In December 2014, the German government announced a new rule which would require German companies to fill 30% of their board seats with women. The 2013 Catalyst Census found that 20.8% of board seats in corporate Canada are held by women. This is less than the UK (22.8%) and Australia (23.6%). In 2014 the Boards of Directors Modernization Act was introduced to the Canadian Senate. It would require the boards of directors of public companies, state-owned enterprises, and certain financial institutions would have to comprise at least 40% women and 40% men. In 2016 the measure had not been acted on. In Norway 35.5% of boards contain women directors which is the highest percentage in the world.
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@8R3WSNH4yrs4Y
Yes but the qualitity and skill of the worker should be just as important
I fully support diversity, but "requiring" women to be on the companies' board of directors is unnecessary. Anyone qualified for the job should be granted an interview.
@9JS8GNH1yr1Y
It all depends on the knowledge people have, if the women have better knowledge then the man, then they should be on the board of directors
@9G3VTF42yrs2Y
Personally, it does not matter to me who is in these board of directors, as long as they are doing there jobs with out bias, even thought that is impossible.. So, if having woman in these position makes it more far as a whole for every one than I see only positives.
It would be more affirming if the company showcased that women are respected and welcomed without needing a requirement to ensure of their inclusion. "Required" sounds like an implication to say women are less qualified.
@8VFPMFX4yrs4Y
Gender should be a reason to hire someone. Skill and work ethic above all. But - woman should have equal rights when it comes to education and social structures allowing women to be equality prepared for jobs and likely allowing them to be hired for their skills.
Yes, however, there should not be a quota. The hiring process for board members should not take gender into account.
No, but companies should do this anyway.
Yes, but all candidates must be highly qualified
@8CVDB355yrs5Y
I think that if a women can earn her place to be in the board, and wokred hard for it then yes. But if she didn't its not required to have a women in the board because if she can't do her job well, then whats the point of her being in the board.
Should be the best person for the job
@97W77FT2yrs2Y
who ever is good at their job can have it-if youre not good at your job why have a big title like that
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