Time's Up: Why Boards Need To Get Diverse Now

DIVERSITY MUST BEGIN AT THE TOP.+Underrepresented ethnic and racial groups make up 40 percent of the US population but just 12.5 percent of board directors. Sadly this is not a statistic from a bygone era. This is 2021.Recently various protests and movements have called attention to the lack of equality in the United States. And while much progress has been made its become clear that more can be done both in our communities and in the workplace.With Times Up executive recruiter Patricia Lenkov shines a light on an issue thats plagued corporations for years-the pale male and stale boardroom. Supported with an abundance of research she shows how women and minorities are consistently underrepresented on executive teams. Consumers and employees are demanding boards who can represent them and organizations that fail to adapt could be left in the dust. But this isnt just a recent push spurred on by the #MeToo movement. Diverse boards have actually been proven to make better decisions and lead to increased company performance.So what are you waiting for? Times up.