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Companies with more diverse boards and leadership teams consistently outperform their peers financially, make better decisions, and are better positioned to understand and serve their markets. These 6 reasons demonstrate that gender diversity in boards and senior roles is not just about equity, it’s a competitive advantage and business imperative. Read the full report and

Originally featured by the University of Auckland Business School. Businesses need to develop a better understanding of motherhood to achieve gender balance at senior levels, according to a new report. Women’s experiences of navigating leadership roles and motherhood are highlighted in a report released this month by Dr Amanda Sterling from the University of Auckland

We know that organisations face challenges recruiting and retaining women in leadership, as well as significant opportunities when they do. However, the current research on women in leadership only goes so far in addressing this. In summarising this research* there are three distinct perspectives that emerge. I called these ‘normalised bodies’, ‘problematised bodies’, and ‘embodied