Facilitating Gender Equality in Corporate America

The video discusses the slow progress of gender diversity in US boardrooms, highlighting California's new law requiring female directors. It explores the potential national impact of similar legislation, which could open thousands of board seats for women. The challenges of finding qualified women due to existing male-dominated networks are addressed, along with industry comparisons showing utilities leading in diversity. The video concludes with information about the Bloomberg Equality Summit, which aims to discuss the future of equality.

What is the current percentage of women on US boards according to the text?

What law was introduced in California regarding female directors?

How many additional female directors could the California law potentially create if applied nationally?

What are some challenges mentioned in the text regarding the appointment of women to boards?

Which industries are mentioned as being ahead or behind in terms of female representation on boards?