This is not a ‘women’s issue’ or a problem just for minorities. Lack of diversity in decision making is a proven negative for effective, enlightened management and policies. At the same time, concentrating wealth in the same small pockets of the population is a huge impediment to economic and social sustainability and strength. Building smarter, more inclusive institutions and policies for the 21st century are critical to our collective prosperity. This includes allowing men the room and support to be fully engaged caregivers as well as income earners. Greater sharing of duties at home leaves the opportunity for great sharing of duties outside the home as well.
In a move to bring equity to the corporate boardrooms, on January 1, 2020, Canada became the first global jurisdiction requiring diversity disclosure beyond gender, by federally incorporated public companies. But does that translate into great strides in attaining gender and cultural diversity into the country’s boardrooms? We look at what it will really take to achieve equity in corporate governance.
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