Corporate Board Diversity

It is unacceptable that there is no gender or racial diversity in corporate boards. A diverse board can aid companies in reflecting the community’s demographics and make better decisions. It will also enhance their image. It is essential that companies and federal policymakers focus their efforts on building fair structures, identifying and recruiting talents, and rethinking the selection process in order to increase diversity within American companies.

The focus of a lot of board diversity discussions is the need to correct a biased representation of the company’s demographics. But the main objective should be to identify candidates with a wide range of skills, abilities, and experiences. Board members with diverse backgrounds can bring new ideas to the table, disrupt the status quo, and make more innovative decisions that generate long-term value.

Through a combination of variables such as age, education, and professional experience, you will be able to determine what categories your board is under- or over-represented in and plan your recruitment accordingly. If your board is predominantly comprised of people with degrees in engineering, for example it may be beneficial to add the director with some experience in the marketing field to facilitate a deeper discussion.

Some companies take the step of making an official commitment to diversity. This is a great way to hold the top managers and the board accountable. You can also use your board portal to conduct a diversity audit, which will highlight areas in which you should increase the diversity of your workforce.

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