The percentage of women in senior business roles in SA has crept enticingly close to the magical 30% recognised as the tipping point for gender equality. But while almost one-third (29%) of senior roles in SA are now filled by women, one in five local firms (20%) still have no women in senior positions. These are among the findings of the Grant Thornton International Business Report focused specifically on research regarding women in business. The report, drawn from 4,995 interviews conducted from July to December 2017, is published to coincide with International Women’s Day, on March 8. Evidence suggests that 30% is the point at which women can start to make a meaningful difference. At this point they are no longer viewed as minorities and the beginnings of a diverse gender culture start to snowball into proper diversity within the business. There is also compelling evidence of the link between gender diversity in leadership and commercial success. The volatility in the global econ...
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