Firms could be forced to report on numbers of female MDs

Companies may be required to report on their progress to get more women into the boardroom, under proposals announced today. It comes as new research finds that 60% of people think there are not enough women directors in big businesses.

The survey, commissioned by the Government Equalities Office for International Women’s Day found that half of those surveyed believe there will be equal numbers of men and women directors within the next 20 years. However, according to the Equali... (531 more words)

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