Proof Point
Lack of qualified female candidates top reason for lack of gender diversity on boards, according to 28% of board directors surveyed by Spencer Stuart
Challenges in Increasing Percentage of Women on Boards
2016 (percentage of respondents)
| Note: | Data based on Spencer Stuart’s 2016 Global Board of Directors Survey covering 4,000 board members in 60 countries |
Proof Point Findings
- Talent Shortage – Lack of qualified female candidates main reason for lack of female representation on boards, according to 28% of directors surveyed by Spencer Stuart
- Male-Dominated Networks – 23% of respondents said traditional networks still tend to be male-dominated, affecting board diversity, with 21% claiming women lack access to primary decision-makers on boards
- Diversity Not a Priority – 21% of respondents think diversity not top priority in board recruitment
- Key Growth Drivers – Include public pressure to diversify workplace, increasing competencies of women and minorities, and potential implementation of policies, such as female board quotas and director term limits
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Date Last Updated |
July 16, 2017
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