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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If a person is a hard worker and can do their job like or even better than everyone else have them on board, gender shouldn't be the reason you hire someone
@9FHNJS32yrs2Y
men and women have different experiences and perspectives and businesses can profit and do well with that their products/services will help and grow society as a whole and not a single unit
If they’re qualified, yes. In a political sense, I believe workers should be seen for their skills and abilities, rather then their gender. Their gender doesn’t interfere with how skilled they are as a person.
No, but I encourage Equal job opportunity.
It really depends on the qualifications the person has, regardless of gender. Whether it be man or woman or anything in between, the most qualified should be appointed first.
no, it shouldn't be required to have women on the board
YES, AND THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD DO MORE TO REQUIRE DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Yes, but also have other programs to help empower women, such as affordable childcare, as well as programs which help everyone understand the value women's equality creates for society.
No but it should be encouraged through tax breaks or similar measures
If the women are qualified for the postion, then yes
It is not a matter of gender, it depends on who is the better choice for the buisness
@8P3ZQ4P4yrs4Y
Not require it but hire more women.
@8STJ2TC4yrs4Y
No, as forced diversity for its own sake does not actually show that a company is progressive.
@8M98FV94yrs4Y
No, but reward boards that are diverse.
@8YJ6ZGY3yrs3Y
Yes if they're qualified for the job
It really depends upon the business, but women's voices and concerns should absolutely be heard by businesses, as a way to help strive for more equality in the workplace, and make workplaces safer for everyone.
@8JP8Y7P4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the person is qualified
@73LQC573yrs3Y
It is up to the business.
@8CFLXGH5yrs5Y
No, but both genders should be given equal opportunity if they qualify for the position
@5643HNN4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be qualified for the position and not included simply because they're a woman
@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
No, but women should have an equal chance to men and we must do more to challenge gender discrimination.
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