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Action Steps to Advance Boardroom Diversity Defined

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) released a new report today that details the strategies directors and boards can implement to advance boardroom diversity. ” Get the Details: The Diverse Board: Moving from Interest to Action via nacdonline.org. .’

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How Does Private Equity Investing Work?

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GUEST AUTHOR: Elle Perkins is working as a contractor for Platinumequity.com – an equity firm specialized in mergers, acquisitions, and operations of companies that provide mission-critical products, services, and solutions in diverse industries.

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Do we really have to force women into the boardroom?

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Research carried out by Spencer Stuart shows that French businesses, who are now compelled by law, are seeking more diverse backgrounds in order to find female candidates. finance, sales, operations) to a new world vision (entrepreneurs, consultants, HR & communications).

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Are You Holding Yourself Back?

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The report, Women Matter, found that companies with the highest level of gender diversity in top management posts outperform their sector in terms of return on equity, operating results and stock price growth.”

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How Can We Increase the Number of Women on Corporate Boards?

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That’s despite the fact that there has been so much discussion about the need for boardroom diversity and more diversity in the C-suites, particularly for women to fill more of these positions. NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Consider this–women hold approximately 16% of board seats in the United States, 7.2% in Latin America.

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