Improving the female balance of senior talent remains a key challenge for organisations across the economy. Survey findings reveal that the proportion of female employees decreases with seniority in two-thirds (67%) of organisations and just three in ten (31%) have taken action to improve the gender diversity of their board.
The report explores HR practitioners’ perspectives on gender diversity in the boardroom and offers practical strategies for improving female representation at the top of organisations.
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