A Step Back for Gender Equality in the Board Room

The video discusses the decline in women's representation on Fortune 500 board seats, dropping from 30% to 28% between 2015 and 2016. Despite efforts to improve diversity, the trend is reversing, with parity now projected for 2032. Self-selection bias and a limited pool of female CEOs and CFOs contribute to the issue. Attitude changes are necessary, as men on boards often undervalue diversity. Some industries, like tech, show improvement, with women making up 40% of new board candidates. The video emphasizes the need for continued pressure from investors to enhance female representation.

What percentage of board seats at Fortune 500 companies were awarded to women in 2016?

What does the Heidrick and Struggles report predict about women's parity in boardrooms?

How does self-selection bias affect the pool of candidates for board positions?

What are some attitudes that need to change to improve women's representation on boards?

What was the percentage of women candidates for board positions in tech companies last year?