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People are increasingly concerned that their job roles are becoming irrelevant
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Tales from the built environment: some reflections on the conference circuit
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Narcissistic leaders are more likely to oppose remote work, study suggests
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Data centres are the most significant building type in the world right now. And we need to talk about that
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The ten emerging technologies set to transform the World in the near future
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The role of safety training in healthier and better-managed workplaces
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People value autonomy and flexibility more than workplace technology
November 8, 2013
The journey to get more Women on Boards is one worth taking
by Debra Ward • Comment, Facilities management, Workplace
There has been so much written lately about women on boards and what is holding women back from becoming board members. The evidence highlights that gender diverse companies are less volatile, have a higher ROA and a lower employee turnover rate, yet this still seems not to have spurred on employers to take up the board equality issue. My question is why have so few women progressed to board level? Personally, I disagree with quotas, believing that the best candidate should be appointed. Do we really need a quota to swing the pendulum into a more balanced position? Regardless of your view, the evidence is clear; companies with gender mixed leadership outperform those who have little or no senior female representation. Why then would companies choose to not reset their gender balance in senior positions? (more…)