LGBTQ+ Representation on Fortune 500 Boards Falls for First Time as Pipeline Stalls
Openly LGBTQ+ directors hold just 45 Fortune 500 board seats, down from 50 in 2024, as new data raises concerns about the leadership pipeline.
Women’s Board Representation Falls for First Time in More Than a Decade
Women are losing ground in US boardrooms, with their share of new appointments falling sharply to just 22.7%, new research reveals.
One in Four Executives Say AI Errors Have Reached Boards or External Audiences
One in four executives say AI errors have reached boards or external audiences, new global research reveals.
California Moves to Make Major Companies Disclose Whether They Profited From Slavery
California advances AB 2599 requiring major companies to disclose slavery ties as the UN calls for businesses and banks to support restorative justice.
Disability Inclusion Shifts from HR Initiative to Boardroom Business Strategy
A major new global benchmark reveals disability inclusion is shifting from workplace programmes to governance, AI and core business strategy.
50 Women to Watch for Boards 2026 Identifies the Next Generation of Board Leaders
Fifty accomplished executives from across North America have been recognised as board-ready leaders by 50/50 Women on Boards.
As UK Heatwave Continues, Employers Warned to Prepare for a Future of Hotter Summers
HSE, Acas, employment lawyers and climate experts explain what UK employers should do as workplace heatwave risks become more frequent.
Women CEOs Drive Dramatic Gains in Boardroom and Executive Diversity Worldwide, Report Finds
Companies led by women are significantly outperforming their male-led peers in appointing women to both corporate boards and senior management positions, according to a major new global study.
Seven in 10 Companies Could Slash AI Budgets as ROI Disappoints, Report Finds
A new global survey shows that nearly 70% of companies are prepared to scale back AI budgets this year if projects fail to deliver measurable business results.
Record Minority Representation on FTSE Boards, but Black Leaders Still Underrepresented
Corporate Britain has reached a milestone in boardroom diversity, with minority representation at record highs across FTSE companies. But the latest Parker Review warns progress remains uneven, with Black leaders still significantly underrepresented despite broader gains.
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