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Press Release: Rebecca Shambaugh, Leadership Expert, Author, and Keynote Speaker, Joins The Board of Directors At The Women Business Collaborative(WBC)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — WBC announced the appointment of Rebecca (Becky) Shambaugh to its Board of Directors, effective October 2020. She has been an active member of the Advisory Council, acts as the Co-Chair for the popular CEO Roundtable series and helps steer the Board's Corporate Development Committee.

Edie Fraser, the CEO of WBC, says: "The WBC is thrilled to have Becky as a member of our Board and Advisory Council as her deep expertise and decades of experience as a notable thought leader in the advancement of women leaders will help us drive progress for women in business everywhere."

Becky Shambaugh is an internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker on 21st Century Leadership. She is President of SHAMBAUGH Leadership, a consultancy firm that serves a global, F 500 client base, known for its results-focused solutions for creating inclusive work cultures that propel equity for all. Becky is the founder of Women in Leadership and Learning (WILL), one of the first executive leadership development programs in the country. She has been showcased on CNBC, TED Talks, NPR, and ABC and featured in the Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, Time and Fortune magazines. She is author of the bestselling books, "It's Not A Glass Ceiling, It's A Sticky Floor" and "Make Room for Her: Why Companies Need an Integrated Leadership Model to Achieve Extraordinary Results," both published by McGraw-Hill.

Becky partners with clients such as: Capital One, Cisco, IBM, J&J, Leidos, Marriott, Mastercard, and Microsoft. She is a member of the National Press Club and Economic Club of Washington, D.C. and is an award recipient for Smart CEO Brava! and Women Who Mean Business.

The Women Business Collaborative (WBC), an alliance of 43+ women business organizations and many business and individual collaborating together to achieve equal position, pay and power for all business women. #WBCFasterTogether

SOURCE Women Business Collaborative

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — WBC announced the appointment of Rebecca (Becky) Shambaugh to its Board of Directors, effective October 2020. She has been an active member of the Advisory Council, acts as the Co-Chair for the popular CEO Roundtable series and helps steer the Board's Corporate Development Committee.

Edie Fraser, the CEO of WBC, says: "The WBC is thrilled to have Becky as a member of our Board and Advisory Council as her deep expertise and decades of experience as a notable thought leader in the advancement of women leaders will help us drive progress for women in business everywhere."

Becky Shambaugh is an internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker on 21st Century Leadership. She is President of SHAMBAUGH Leadership, a consultancy firm that serves a global, F 500 client base, known for its results-focused solutions for creating inclusive work cultures that propel equity for all. Becky is the founder of Women in Leadership and Learning (WILL), one of the first executive leadership development programs in the country. She has been showcased on CNBC, TED Talks, NPR, and ABC and featured in the Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, Time and Fortune magazines. She is author of the bestselling books, "It's Not A Glass Ceiling, It's A Sticky Floor" and "Make Room for Her: Why Companies Need an Integrated Leadership Model to Achieve Extraordinary Results," both published by McGraw-Hill.

Becky partners with clients such as: Capital One, Cisco, IBM, J&J, Leidos, Marriott, Mastercard, and Microsoft. She is a member of the National Press Club and Economic Club of Washington, D.C. and is an award recipient for Smart CEO Brava! and Women Who Mean Business.

The Women Business Collaborative (WBC), an alliance of 43+ women business organizations and many business and individual collaborating together to achieve equal position, pay and power for all business women. #WBCFasterTogether

SOURCE Women Business Collaborative

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Press Release: Record-breaking Number of Women Appointed to Public Boards

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — WBC Women Joining Public Boards November Monthly Report, empowered by Equilar, clearly demonstrates the call for diversity is being heard by public companies. In November 2020, public companies appointed women to fill 112 seats, or 42% of the 266 overall appointments including 33 women who identified as women of color. Black women comprised 72.7% of those women. The 42% figure marks a rising trend for appointments and is up from the newsworthy 40.9% in October. November and October data show a doubling of women from a year ago and clearly women of color making huge gains.

The Women Joining Public Boards report shows the numbers, rates and profiles of women appointed to public boards with a focus on diversity and analyzes the industry sectors where women are participating on boards. Edie Fraser, CEO of WBC remarks, "We share this monthly report showing not only the numbers increase—doubling since 2019– but naming the companies and sharing the profiles."

112 women were named to public boards in November, 42% of board seats. Of the appointments, 56 of those were first time appointments. It's worth noting that this good news means more women are being appointed to the highest levels of public companies.

In November, 33 women identified as women of color, 72.7% of those being black women. This is a critical measure as diversity is at the forefront of business leadership and business practices in 2020. And progress is accelerating.

Healthcare companies continue to lead the way in appointing women closely followed by the companies in the technology and industrials sectors. The financial services industry is seeing an uptick in board appointments who are women including at Visa and Fidelity. The energy sector is showing growth too and appointed 7 women, including two at Oasis Petroleum.

The November 2020 report continues WBC's deep dive into the compilation and analysis of comprehensive data for women joining boards of public companies. The Women Business Collaborative (WBC), an alliance of 43+ women business organizations and many stakeholders representing tens of thousands of diverse professional men and women, collaborating together to achieve equal position, pay and power for all business women) is partnering with Equilar, the leader in corporate data, to produce this monthly report and drive our dashboard of data and women CEOs.

The rise in appointments is accompanied by calls from groups such as NASDAQ who want to require the more than 3,000 companies listed on its stock exchange to improve boardroom diversity by appointing at least one woman and at least one minority or LGBTQ+ person to their boards. NASDAQ said its decision is based on the significant link found between diverse boards and better corporate governance and financial performance. The Latino Corporate Directors Association, a member of the WBC Women on Boards Initiative, calls for many more Latinos on boards.

SOURCE Women Business Collaborative

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — WBC Women Joining Public Boards November Monthly Report, empowered by Equilar, clearly demonstrates the call for diversity is being heard by public companies. In November 2020, public companies appointed women to fill 112 seats, or 42% of the 266 overall appointments including 33 women who identified as women of color. Black women comprised 72.7% of those women. The 42% figure marks a rising trend for appointments and is up from the newsworthy 40.9% in October. November and October data show a doubling of women from a year ago and clearly women of color making huge gains.

The Women Joining Public Boards report shows the numbers, rates and profiles of women appointed to public boards with a focus on diversity and analyzes the industry sectors where women are participating on boards. Edie Fraser, CEO of WBC remarks, "We share this monthly report showing not only the numbers increase—doubling since 2019– but naming the companies and sharing the profiles."

112 women were named to public boards in November, 42% of board seats. Of the appointments, 56 of those were first time appointments. It's worth noting that this good news means more women are being appointed to the highest levels of public companies.

In November, 33 women identified as women of color, 72.7% of those being black women. This is a critical measure as diversity is at the forefront of business leadership and business practices in 2020. And progress is accelerating.

Healthcare companies continue to lead the way in appointing women closely followed by the companies in the technology and industrials sectors. The financial services industry is seeing an uptick in board appointments who are women including at Visa and Fidelity. The energy sector is showing growth too and appointed 7 women, including two at Oasis Petroleum.

The November 2020 report continues WBC's deep dive into the compilation and analysis of comprehensive data for women joining boards of public companies. The Women Business Collaborative (WBC), an alliance of 43+ women business organizations and many stakeholders representing tens of thousands of diverse professional men and women, collaborating together to achieve equal position, pay and power for all business women) is partnering with Equilar, the leader in corporate data, to produce this monthly report and drive our dashboard of data and women CEOs.

The rise in appointments is accompanied by calls from groups such as NASDAQ who want to require the more than 3,000 companies listed on its stock exchange to improve boardroom diversity by appointing at least one woman and at least one minority or LGBTQ+ person to their boards. NASDAQ said its decision is based on the significant link found between diverse boards and better corporate governance and financial performance. The Latino Corporate Directors Association, a member of the WBC Women on Boards Initiative, calls for many more Latinos on boards.

SOURCE Women Business Collaborative

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Cutter Business Technology Journal: Cultivating Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

WBC Board Member & President and CEO of ITSMF, Viola Maxwell-Thompson shares her insights on DE&I in Cutter Consortium Cutter Business Technology Journal. 

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WBC Board Member & President and CEO of ITSMF, Viola Maxwell-Thompson shares her insights on DE&I in Cutter Consortium Cutter Business Technology Journal. 

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In The News: SIA’S 2020 GLOBAL POWER 150 — WOMEN IN STAFFING LIST ONLINE

November 17, 2020– Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) announced it's annual SIA Global Power 150 — Women In Staffing List. In August The Women Business Collaborative  announced the creation of the WBC Staffing Leadership Council to accelerate diversity, equity and inclusion in the staffing industry. The council was created in collaboration with the American Staffing Association, Staffing Industry Analysts and the TechServe Alliance. Today we honor WBC members who were included in SIA’S 2020 GLOBAL POWER 150 — WOMEN IN STAFFING LIST ONLINE.

November 17, 2020

SIA Annual List Recognizes Women Shaping the Industry

Mountain View, California — November 17, 2020 — Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, has announced the Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list for 2020. In its sixth year, this annual list recognizes women for their excellence as leaders and influencers in the global talent marketplace. The Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list is sponsored by Bullhorn.

The Global Power 150 list is not a ranking but a way to recognize women in leadership positions and to increase visibility for the important contributions women have made across the industry. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to division heads, technologists, workforce specialists, operational experts and legal professionals, this year’s honorees have helped to shape a $498 billion global staffing industry while paving the way for a more equitable future of work. The 2020 list includes 54 women who are being named to the list for the first time and spotlights many women for their roles in advancing digital/tech agendas, initiatives and processes that enhance and strengthen their businesses as well as ecosystem.

“The Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing 2020 are redefining leadership in their decisions, their compassion and their service to their teams and communities,” said Subadhra Sriram, Editor & Publisher, Media Products at SIA. “In a year rife with disruption and with ripple effects disproportionally impacting women and communities of color, this year’s honorees are steadfast in their commitments to diversity and to building resilient and inclusive organizations as they take their businesses, and the ecosystem, forward.”

“We're proud to have Bullhorn support the SIA Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list once again," said Art Papas, Founder and CEO of Bullhorn. "McKinsey research found that, following the fallout of the pandemic, more than one in four women are contemplating downsizing their careers or leaving the workforce completely. It's important to us that we help highlight, celebrate and promote women in our industry, and create role models for others."

The Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing website debuts the full 2020 list this week, showcasing these inspiring leaders and the impact they have on the industry. Profiles of the Americas 100 are also featured in the November/December 2020 issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine.

About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
SIA is the Global Advisor on Staffing and Workforce Solutions
Elevating the Workforce Solutions Ecosystem
Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.

Known for our award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, executive conferences and events, we help both suppliers and buyers of workforce solutions make better-informed decisions that improve business results and minimize risk. As a division of the international business media company, Crain Communications Inc., SIA is headquartered in Mountain V

In The News: SIA’S 2020 GLOBAL POWER 150 — WOMEN IN STAFFING LIST ONLINE Read More »

November 17, 2020– Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) announced it's annual SIA Global Power 150 — Women In Staffing List. In August The Women Business Collaborative  announced the creation of the WBC Staffing Leadership Council to accelerate diversity, equity and inclusion in the staffing industry. The council was created in collaboration with the American Staffing Association, Staffing Industry Analysts and the TechServe Alliance. Today we honor WBC members who were included in SIA’S 2020 GLOBAL POWER 150 — WOMEN IN STAFFING LIST ONLINE.

November 17, 2020

SIA Annual List Recognizes Women Shaping the Industry

Mountain View, California — November 17, 2020 — Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, has announced the Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list for 2020. In its sixth year, this annual list recognizes women for their excellence as leaders and influencers in the global talent marketplace. The Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list is sponsored by Bullhorn.

The Global Power 150 list is not a ranking but a way to recognize women in leadership positions and to increase visibility for the important contributions women have made across the industry. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to division heads, technologists, workforce specialists, operational experts and legal professionals, this year’s honorees have helped to shape a $498 billion global staffing industry while paving the way for a more equitable future of work. The 2020 list includes 54 women who are being named to the list for the first time and spotlights many women for their roles in advancing digital/tech agendas, initiatives and processes that enhance and strengthen their businesses as well as ecosystem.

“The Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing 2020 are redefining leadership in their decisions, their compassion and their service to their teams and communities,” said Subadhra Sriram, Editor & Publisher, Media Products at SIA. “In a year rife with disruption and with ripple effects disproportionally impacting women and communities of color, this year’s honorees are steadfast in their commitments to diversity and to building resilient and inclusive organizations as they take their businesses, and the ecosystem, forward.”

“We're proud to have Bullhorn support the SIA Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list once again," said Art Papas, Founder and CEO of Bullhorn. "McKinsey research found that, following the fallout of the pandemic, more than one in four women are contemplating downsizing their careers or leaving the workforce completely. It's important to us that we help highlight, celebrate and promote women in our industry, and create role models for others."

The Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing website debuts the full 2020 list this week, showcasing these inspiring leaders and the impact they have on the industry. Profiles of the Americas 100 are also featured in the November/December 2020 issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine.

About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
SIA is the Global Advisor on Staffing and Workforce Solutions
Elevating the Workforce Solutions Ecosystem
Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.

Known for our award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, executive conferences and events, we help both suppliers and buyers of workforce solutions make better-informed decisions that improve business results and minimize risk. As a division of the international business media company, Crain Communications Inc., SIA is headquartered in Mountain V

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CEO Forum Feature: Edie Fraser

WBC CEO, Edie Fraser joins WBC Board member and CEO, CEO Forum, Robert Reiss to discuss the origins of WBC and Edie's vision for the future. 

"We started by thinking big. What if we could build a collaboration of women business organizations and together drive change? What if we could become a movement to advance and accelerate business women as senior executives, as successful entrepreneurs and board members as well as venture capitalists? The thought – and challenge – was so exciting to me, and the truth is it is much needed. We need to change the way C-suites and boardrooms look, and that change is long past due. We devised WBC to be a movement and an accelerator of change because we know the importance of diversity." –Edie Fraser

Read the full interview starting on page 74 here!

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WBC CEO, Edie Fraser joins WBC Board member and CEO, CEO Forum, Robert Reiss to discuss the origins of WBC and Edie's vision for the future. 

"We started by thinking big. What if we could build a collaboration of women business organizations and together drive change? What if we could become a movement to advance and accelerate business women as senior executives, as successful entrepreneurs and board members as well as venture capitalists? The thought – and challenge – was so exciting to me, and the truth is it is much needed. We need to change the way C-suites and boardrooms look, and that change is long past due. We devised WBC to be a movement and an accelerator of change because we know the importance of diversity." –Edie Fraser

Read the full interview starting on page 74 here!

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Press Release: The WBC and Equilar Women Joining Public Boards First Monthly Report Shows Explosive Growth for Women & Black Women

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — WBC Women Joining Public Boards October Monthly Report, empowered  by Equilar, shows a record number of women joining public boards. In October 2020, public companies appointed women to fill 125 seats, or 40.2% of seats filled—the largest number ever—including 44 women who identified as women of color.  Healthcare and Tech companies led the way. 

 

The October 2020 report is the first time comprehensive data for women joining boards of public companies has been compiled and analyzed.  The Women Business Collaborative (WBC), an alliance of 43+ national women business organizations and many stakeholders collaborating together to achieve equal position, pay and power for all business women, is partnering with Equilar, the leader in corporate data, to produce this monthly report.

The Women Joining Public Boards report shows the numbers, rates and profiles of women appointed to public boards with a focus on diversity and analyzes the industry sectors where women are participating on boards.  Edie Fraser, CEO of WBC, shares that “The time is now for women to sit across all boards.  Join us in tracking, analyzing, promoting, and celebrating women on boards of public companies.”   Ana Dutra, Chair of WBC Board Initiative, is clear: “This must become a trend over time and we will hold companies accountable.”

123 women were named to public boards last month, 40.2% of board seats; and two of those women joined the boards of more than one company.  It is noteworthy that several high-profile women are included in the list, that they sit across industries and so WBC and Equilar can track diversity.

In October, 44 women identified as women of color with 34 of those identifying as African American. This is a critical measure as diversity is at the forefront of business leadership and business practices in 2020. And progress is accelerating. For example, in January 2020 no women appointed to boards of public companies listed in the Russell 3000 index identified as women of color while in October that number is 30.

Health Care and Tech Leadership: Companies named in the report represent various industries to include high-tech, biotechnology/pharmaceutical, energy and retail. 21% of women were appointed to boards of public companies in the healthcare sector and 17.6% ofwomen appointed were appointed to boards of public companies were in the technology sector including African American women appointed to the Boards of Adobe and Inuit.

The increase in the number of women appointed to boards of public companies also increases the number of seats women hold overall. According to the Women on Boards 2020 Gender Equality index women hold 22.6% of board seats of the Russell 3000 companies prior to October.  Women joined the board of 23 companies in the Russell 3000 index in October and we are working to track the share of seats women hold across not only companies in the Russell 3000 index but all public companies.

David Chun, CEO of Equilar,  is proud to share “we are excited to partner with WBC and its members to issue this Monthly Report on Women Joining Public Boards with data and profiles to change and support underrepresented groups across the country.” WBC and Equilar will continue to track not only the women, in terms of numbers, diversity and profile; but the companies and in which industries are women board members and how many  of the overall board seats are held by women.

SOURCE Women Business Collaborative

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — WBC Women Joining Public Boards October Monthly Report, empowered  by Equilar, shows a record number of women joining public boards. In October 2020, public companies appointed women to fill 125 seats, or 40.2% of seats filled—the largest number ever—including 44 women who identified as women of color.  Healthcare and Tech companies led the way. 

 

The October 2020 report is the first time comprehensive data for women joining boards of public companies has been compiled and analyzed.  The Women Business Collaborative (WBC), an alliance of 43+ national women business organizations and many stakeholders collaborating together to achieve equal position, pay and power for all business women, is partnering with Equilar, the leader in corporate data, to produce this monthly report.

The Women Joining Public Boards report shows the numbers, rates and profiles of women appointed to public boards with a focus on diversity and analyzes the industry sectors where women are participating on boards.  Edie Fraser, CEO of WBC, shares that “The time is now for women to sit across all boards.  Join us in tracking, analyzing, promoting, and celebrating women on boards of public companies.”   Ana Dutra, Chair of WBC Board Initiative, is clear: “This must become a trend over time and we will hold companies accountable.”

123 women were named to public boards last month, 40.2% of board seats; and two of those women joined the boards of more than one company.  It is noteworthy that several high-profile women are included in the list, that they sit across industries and so WBC and Equilar can track diversity.

In October, 44 women identified as women of color with 34 of those identifying as African American. This is a critical measure as diversity is at the forefront of business leadership and business practices in 2020. And progress is accelerating. For example, in January 2020 no women appointed to boards of public companies listed in the Russell 3000 index identified as women of color while in October that number is 30.

Health Care and Tech Leadership: Companies named in the report represent various industries to include high-tech, biotechnology/pharmaceutical, energy and retail. 21% of women were appointed to boards of public companies in the healthcare sector and 17.6% ofwomen appointed were appointed to boards of public companies were in the technology sector including African American women appointed to the Boards of Adobe and Inuit.

The increase in the number of women appointed to boards of public companies also increases the number of seats women hold overall. According to the Women on Boards 2020 Gender Equality index women hold 22.6% of board seats of the Russell 3000 companies prior to October.  Women joined the board of 23 companies in the Russell 3000 index in October and we are working to track the share of seats women hold across not only companies in the Russell 3000 index but all public companies.

David Chun, CEO of Equilar,  is proud to share “we are excited to partner with WBC and its members to issue this Monthly Report on Women Joining Public Boards with data and profiles to change and support underrepresented groups across the country.” WBC and Equilar will continue to track not only the women, in terms of numbers, diversity and profile; but the companies and in which industries are women board members and how many  of the overall board seats are held by women.

SOURCE Women Business Collaborative

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Women Joining Public Boards Report: October 2020

The Women Joining Public Boards report shows the numbers, rate and profiles of women appointed to public boards with a focus on diversity and analysis of the industry sectors where women are participating on boards. This first report covers October 2020 as this is the first time the comprehensive data for women joining boards of public companies has been compiled and analyzed.

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The Women Joining Public Boards report shows the numbers, rate and profiles of women appointed to public boards with a focus on diversity and analysis of the industry sectors where women are participating on boards. This first report covers October 2020 as this is the first time the comprehensive data for women joining boards of public companies has been compiled and analyzed.

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2020 Diversity & Inclusion Report DDI Global Leadership Forecast Series

This special report from the Global Leadership Forecast series examines responses from 2,102 human resource executives and 15,787 leaders around the world to answer key questions to guide diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts.

For example,

How do leaders feel about the state of diversity and inclusion at their organizations?

Which industries are leading the way in diversity and inclusion?

What are the best practices at organizations with a more diverse pipeline?

Organizations can benefit from this research to improve D&I at their workplaces.

2020 Diversity & Inclusion Report DDI Global Leadership Forecast Series Read More »

This special report from the Global Leadership Forecast series examines responses from 2,102 human resource executives and 15,787 leaders around the world to answer key questions to guide diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts.

For example,

How do leaders feel about the state of diversity and inclusion at their organizations?

Which industries are leading the way in diversity and inclusion?

What are the best practices at organizations with a more diverse pipeline?

Organizations can benefit from this research to improve D&I at their workplaces.