WOMEN IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

May 23, 2019

According to a recent report by ILO, Companies that improve gender diversity — especially at the top — perform better and rake in higher profits, while countries that increase women employment see better economic growth.

About:

  • Name of report: “Women in Business and Management: The business case for change.”

  • Released by: The UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO).

  • Key findings of the report:
    • Companies that improve gender diversity — especially in their management — perform better and reported higher profits hikes between five and 20%.

    • 57% companies said growing the number of women at the top made it easier to attract and retain talent.

    • More than 54 % companies said they saw improvements in creativity, innovation and openness and a similar proportion said effective gender inclusivity enhanced their company’s reputation.

    • Countries that increase women employment see better economic growth. The finding is based on an analysis of data from 186 countries for the period 1991-2017.



Source : The Hindu

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