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The latest report from the AllBright Foundation, 'Alone at the Top', highlights the slow yet continuous progress in the representation of women on German executive boards. Since September 2022, the percentage of women increased by more than 3 percentage points, yet the majority of companies continue to appoint only one woman to their executive boards. This trend reflects a new norm that is insufficient for driving genuine cultural change within corporations. Martina Wiedemeier, Principal Consultant at MU, gives her view in this article, read it here: https://lnkd.in/d876epza

The latest report from the AllBright Foundation, 'Alone at the Top', highlights the slow yet continuous progress in the representation of women on German executive boards. Since September 2022, the percentage of women increased by more than 3 percentage points, yet the majority of companies continue to appoint only one woman to their executive boards. This trend reflects a new norm that is insufficient for driving genuine cultural change within corporations. Martina Wiedemeier, Principal Consultant at MU, gives her view in this article, read it here: https://lnkd.in/eqmUPqCk

🌟 Celebrating Women's History Month 🌟 TWO-N, INC In honor of women’s history month we dug into the Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women list, https://lnkd.in/eWzhWFUd. For over two decades, this prestigious list has shone a spotlight on extraordinary women shaping the world. Since its inception in 2004, the Forbes list has consistently showcased groundbreaking women, with over 50% representing trailblazers in business and politics.  Among the top 10 most enduring female figures in politics are luminaries such as Christine Lagarde, Queen Elizabeth II, Nancy Pelosi, and Angela Merkel to name a few. But, there’s an alarming twist: Historically, women in politics have consistently ranked higher than those in business but recent years have seen a seismic shift, women in business are surpassing those in politics on the list. This prompts us to ask: Does the change in the Forbes list reflect broader global shifts in the perception of women in politics today? Consider these staggering statistics: Based on the 2023 data, only 25.5% of parliamentary seats worldwide are held by women according to UN Women. Additionally, women make up only 7.7% of heads of state and 5.2% of heads of government globally, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Despite progress, the journey towards gender parity remains sluggish, with projections by the IPU suggesting we won't achieve equality until 2063. It’s imperative that we empower the next generation of leaders to ensure we don’t miss out on the transformative impact they could bring in decades to come.#WomenLeaders #GenderParity #Empowerment Project contributors: Jasmine Guy Hermann Zschiegner

International Women’s Month, a day that was transformed into a week and now a month, we celebrate all year, every year. This month, I like to see the efforts companies are making to support and celebrate women. However, this is typically the time when companies really scrutinize their headcounts and realize that more needs to be done. At YMU, we are highly unusual for having a female CEO, Chair, CFO, multiple female MDs, and Directors, as well as multiple iconic female clients. We put words into action. We are at the forefront. Internally, we have a virtual live panel featuring myself, Mary Portas, Patricia Bright, and Shenae Grimes Beech discussing: - Are women actually making progress? - What does progress look like for women in business? - The thorny question of appearance - How can men help? - How are we doing at YMU? This year’s IWD theme is ‘Inspire Inclusion.’ But we’re far from an equal and inclusive world for women. 2154…that’s the year men and women across the globe will be treated as equals if the rate of progress stays the same. That’s 131 years away, according to the latest analysis in the Global Gender Gap Report. Over the last year, what is the most important single thing you’ve seen that represents progress for women?

We're now halfway through a four-year initiative launched by the EU in 2022, aiming to significantly boost women representation on boards. With a 40% quota to meet by 2026, there's still a lot that can be done. The big question: how are we doing and what systems can we put in place to ensure we meet this challenge? Prof. Jennifer Jordan and Dr. Alexander Fleischmann propose 8 solutions to help companies get there. Read the full article here:

The 10th annual Women in the Workplace report reveals both progress and challenges in corporate America. Women now hold 29% of C-suite roles, up from 17% in 2015. However, this progress is fragile, with only 7% of these roles held by women of color. The increase in female leadership is often due to the expansion of C-suite roles rather than intentional policy changes - companies must adopt sustainable strategies to ensure true equity and diversity. The journey to parity is predicted to take 50 years, which, as Lean In’s Editor-in-Chief, Caroline Fairchild, stated at the Women in Work Summit, is far too long. With focused efforts, this timeline could be shortened. We have a responsibility to keep fighting for the next generation of women in work. #WomenInWork #WiWSummitUS #SupportingWomen #GenderParity

The past decade has seen a significant push for diversity on corporate boards, with women making strides in representation. From 23% in 2018 to 32% in 2023, the number of women on S&P 500 boards has soared. Similarly, directors from racially and ethnically diverse groups grew from 20% to 25% during the same period. However, recent data indicates progress has slowed, with only a 1% increase year over year, according to a recent article by Chief. Despite these challenges, women like Shelly Lombard are leading the charge to advocate for greater representation of women on corporate boards. Our recent event discussed the importance of diversity on boards and how women can leverage their presence to drive positive change. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events like these, and as a member, you receive exclusive access to event recordings, even if you aren't able to make it. We believe we can make progress, but we have to take action and do it together. 📩 Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eKsN7_WN #WomenOnBoards #DiversityInLeadership #Empowerment

What are the latest numbers on the representation of women in the transportation industry?   A key finding in our Driving Diversity study is that there is a lower representation of women in the industry workforce at 24% compared to the composition of the total US workforce at 47%.   It's long past time to take action - what steps can be taken to attract and retain women in our industry?   Check out our study, Driving Diversity: Unlocking the Power of Diverse Workforces for the Future of the Transportation Industry, for actionable insights and ways companies can help increase women’s representation in the industry: https://lnkd.in/gr75tbrt #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInTheWorkforce #BreakTheGlassCeiling #RecruitmentAndRetention

Every day is International Women's Day. #IWD But if there's a spotlight today, let's use it to shine a light on these stats: - Since 2015, the number of women in the C-suite has increased from 17 to 28%, and the representation of women at the VP and SVP levels has also improved significantly. - However, women represent roughly 1 in 4 C-suite leaders, and women of color just 1 in 16. - Because of the broken rung, in a typical company, men end up holding 60% of manager-level positions, while women hold just 40%. As a result, there are fewer women to promote to director, and the number of women decreases at every subsequent level. So what can we do better? Support women, hire women, promote women. That's it! https://lnkd.in/gHQpAMQh

The past decade has seen a significant push for diversity on corporate boards, with women making strides in representation. From 23% in 2018 to 32% in 2023, the number of women on S&P 500 boards has soared. Similarly, directors from racially and ethnically diverse groups grew from 20% to 25% during the same period. However, recent data indicates progress has slowed, with only a 1% increase year over year, according to a recent article by Chief. Despite these challenges, women like Shelly Lombard are leading the charge to advocate for greater representation of women on corporate boards. Our recent event discussed the importance of diversity on boards and how women can leverage their presence to drive positive change. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events like these, and as a member, you receive exclusive access to event recordings, even if you aren't able to make it. We believe we can make progress, but we have to take action and do it together. 📩 Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/gv8_uXNA #WomenOnBoards #DiversityInLeadership #Empowerment