30% Club Global

In this episode of "Mind the Gap," Mariella Frostrup talks to Pavita Cooper, the UK Chair of 30% Club UK - a global campaign aimed at increasing female representation in business leadership. Pavita discusses the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality on UK boards and executive levels and how, despite her work being pivotal in raising female representation to 45%, the path to true parity remains long with significant gaps still evident. She shares her personal journey; the influence of her upbringing, her career decisions and how broader societal issues - such as the need for affordable childcare and flexible working - has inspired her work. Pavita's story highlights the importance of creating opportunities and breaking down barriers for women and ethnic minorities in the workplace. Her commitment to mentoring and inspiring the next generation is a beacon of hope for a more inclusive future. Her advice to her younger self and others is encapsulated in a John Lennon quote: "Everything will be OK in the end. And if it's not OK, it's not the end." Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/esQrtjpW #WomenInLeadership #Diversity #GenderEquality #Inspiration

Great to see our Green Shoots of Change report being profiled by UNSW Business School. Thank you Craig Donaldson

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Excited to take my daughters to France this week for Paris 2024! It feels extra special because this Olympics will make history by achieving full gender parity on the field of play for the first time ever. 💪🌟 While it's amazing to be part of this historic moment, it's important to highlight that there's still a significant pay gap in sports. Male athletes often earn 20%-80% more than their female counterparts, even with similar sponsorships. 💰⚖️ One of the sports we'll be watching is gymnastics, and my daughters are excited about catching a glimpse of Simone Biles in action! 🤸♀️✨ What I didn't realise is that gymnasts don't receive a salary and have to cover their own training costs. The system lacks transparency, making it tough to understand compensation and pay gaps. Let's celebrate the progress but also keep pushing for equality in every aspect of sports! 🌍❤️ #Paris2024 #GenderParity #EqualPay #WomenInSports #Inspiration #SportsHistory

Thankyou Kellie Benda FAICD for sharing lessons learnt so we can keep moving forward & having an impact. Love seeing the latest stats from AFR, citing AICD: ASX F NEDs F Chairs 20 44% 0% 200 37% 12.5% Couple this with Chief Executive Women (CEW) ASX300 key findings in 2023: 91% of CEOs are men 82% of CEO pipeline roles are held by men 42% have no women in CEO pipeline roles 30%+ Club’s Global Mission is to reach >30% Female representation on all boards & C-suites globally. 30% Club Australia Australian Institute of Company Directors The Australian Financial Review HESTA 40:40:20 by 2030 30% Club Global 30% Club UK

👩💼 Womenomics: The Power of Women in the Workforce I recently came across a compelling report by Goldman Sachs that underscores a critical insight. Women's increased participation in the workforce is pivotal to unlocking the full potential of our economy, society, and the world we live in. Here are some standout findings: ▶ Leadership Progress: Women now make up nearly 40% of boards in Europe, thanks to initiatives like the "30% Club UK". However, the highest executive levels still see underrepresentation. ▶ Economic Impact: Women’s contributions are crucial. In Italy, the workforce would have shrunk without their increased participation. While global progress is notable, it remains uneven. ▶ Corporate Gains: The number of women CEOs in the S&P 500 has doubled in the past five years. However, representation in tech and finance has decreased since the Global Financial Crisis, a worrying trend with the AI revolution upon us. ▶ Policy Recommendations: Policies must promote women in the workforce, improve access to education, support childcare costs, and provide funding for small businesses. These measures will drive economic growth and innovation. The data is clear. Empowering women and ensuring their representation at all workforce levels is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity for economic and societal advancement. Let's champion policies and initiatives that pave the way for more women leaders and create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality #EconomicGrowth #DiversityAndInclusion #FutureOfWork

A massive thank you to Moving Ahead and all the fantastic mentees, mentors and participating organisations for another year of our world's biggest cross-company mentoring programme. The programmes are open to women and individuals from all under-represented groups across all managerial levels. We also send our warmest congratulations to all the very worthy winners of Inspired by Mentoring awards! #mentoring #inclusionmatters #representationmatters #genderequality

"Take charge of your career journey, be bold, believe in yourself, and forge your own path." Pascale Harvie, President and General Manager of JustGiving shares wise words alongside others, to encourage future female leaders. An inspiring piece published by RTE in response to research found that teenage girls are 10 times more likely than boys their age to think their gender will put them at a disadvantage in becoming a boss.

Yüzde 30 Kulübü Türkiye Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi MAPFRE Sigorta Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Nazan SOMER OZELGIN, İstanbul Golf İhtisas Spor Kulübü’nün tarihindeki 2. kadın başkanı oldu! Avrupa'nın en eski kulüplerinden biri olan İstanbul Golf İhtisas Spor Kulübü (İGK), 1895 yılında kuruldu. Gerçekleştirilen Olağan Seçimli Genel Kurul’da Nazan Somer Özelgin 2. kadın başkan olarak görevi devraldı. İGK, Türkiye’de kadın başkanı olan tek golf kulübüdür. Dünyada, 2024 Nisan ayında Avustralya’da Emma Elliott, GolfWA (Batı Avustralya Golf Organizasyonu) Başkanı olarak seçilen ilk kadın oldu. __ One of the board members of the 30 Percent Club Türkiye and Chair at Mapfre Sigorta, Nazan Somer Özelgin, has become the second female president in the history of the Istanbul Golf Club!   Established in 1895, the Istanbul Golf Club is one of the oldest clubs in Europe. Nazan Somer Özelgin took over as the second female president in club’s history on February 24, 2024. IGK is the only golf club in Turkey with a female president. Globally, in April 2024, Emma Elliott became the first woman elected as Chair of GolfWA (Western Australia Golf Organization) in Australia. #Yüzde30Kulübü #30PercentClub #ToplumsalCinsiyetEşitliği #KadınKonferansı #YönetimKurulları #GenderEquality #WomenConference

As well as the first-ever female Chancellor of the Exchequer in Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer's cabinet has the most female ministers in history. We're so pleased to see Anneliese Dodds retain her Women & Equalities brief and that she will also be accompanied by Bridget Phillipson in taking responsibility for it. It's inspiring, exciting and re-assuring to see so many powerful women at the heart of government at a time when women's rights are being eroded across the world. This sends an important message to girls and young women in the UK and everywhere that there's no job they can't aspire to. We cannot afford to let them think otherwise! We look forward to working with Labour Business Relations as well as colleagues and fellow campaigners across government to keep boosting the number of women in business leadership roles. Today, there are 11 women in charge of FTSE 100 firms. We don't think that's a record high to be proud of. Many more hills to climb.