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Women as Change Agents
Women continue to make inroads into the boardroom, slowly but surely, according to a joint survey from Heidrick & Struggles and Women Corporate Directors. 76% of respondents said they opposed a legal quota mandating an increased number of women occupying public board seats. As one respondent put it, “Women will rise on the merits. Anyone forced onto the board when the board prefers other candidates has a tough climb.” |
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So many public companies, so few women directors
by Bonnie Gwin, President Americas and Anne Lim O'Brien, Partner
Boards want diversity. Women want board seats. Yet women still lag far behind men in serving on top boards. We investigate how to bridge that gap. |
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Embracing Corporate and Board Diversity
Heidrick & Struggles, in conjunction with Corporate Board Member magazine, took a look at board diversity and how it is as critical to business strategy as revenue and productivity goals. |
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Joy Chen | |
Let the War for Talent Begin-In China
by Madelaine Pfau and Joy Chen
In a transformation worthy of an extreme makeover reality show, China is quickly becoming the ingenue of the superpower set. After years of economic stagnation, the country's stunning economic growth and newfound business empowerment have totally transfixed the global community. |
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Making Board Diversity Work
by J. Veronica Biggins, Managing Partner, Diversity Services
Finding the right mix of directors to truly represent your shareholders is something few boards achieve, but all should strive for. |
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Surveys and Studies
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2005 Catalyst Census of Women Corporate Officers and Top Earners of the Fortune 500
sponsored by Heidrick & Struggles
A follow up to Catalyst's Census of Women Board Directors. An executive summary to this detailed report is also available. |
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2005 Catalyst Census of Women Board Directors of the Fortune 500
sponsored by Heidrick & Struggles
Women directors are making progress, but much work remains. Find the numbers and opinions inside. |
Ellie Filler |
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Diversity in Switzerland: Where are we now?
by Ellie Filler, Brigitte Liebig, Marion Fengler-Veith, Kubra Varan
This was a first national survey on diversity and diversity management of the Top 500 organizations in Switzerland. The aim of the study was to capture the current reality and the perceptions of diversity as a business driver in 2005 in Switzerland. |
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Corporate governance in Europe: what's the outlook?
by Heidrick & Struggles
This study uniquely documents the movement of some 300 of Europe’s top companies towards best practices in corporate governance, as revealed by the survey’s examination of the key aspects of board structure, board composition and disclosure. |
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