TRACEY DAVIES: Breaking the grip of the boys’ club
Company boards are still far from representative when it comes to gender — almost purposefully so, it seems
21 January 2021 - 05:00
Institutions such as the International Labour Organisation and the World Bank warn of the outsize impact Covid-19 has had on women.
Women make up 39% of employed people globally but are estimated to account for 54% of job losses. They are more likely to work in hard-hit industries such as hospitality, and bear a disproportionate burden because of school and office closure disruptions...
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