Gender & COVID-19 – The Role of Boards

December 22, 2020

ABOUT THE WEBINAR

Multiple studies show that female talent is among the least utilized economic and business resource around the world. At the same time, making even small improvements in closing the gender gap could quickly yield strong results. For example, a recent IFC board Gender Diversity Study in ASEAN found that board gender diversity can positively affect a company’s financial and organizational performance. And yet, women hold only 15 percent of board seats and only 4 percent of CEO and board chair positions worldwide. Considering the needs of women employees is particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic, during which many women are facing disproportionate economic challenges, taking on additional care burdens and suffering increased risk of gender-based violence. 

The Webinar will help the participants to:

• Better understand the business case and benefits for gender equality and diversity;
• Provide guidance for directors and executives with developing a plan for improving gender equality in their companies; and
• Review practical examples of how gender equality and diversity practices can be implemented during the Covid-19 Pandemic;