Woeful. The extract relating to gender diversity on boards:
Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
Diversity can be understood through various criteria, such as gender, nationality, age, disability, ethnicity and even race. Today, companies should emphasize the value of diversity in boards of directors and senior management positions, as this will also allow them to have different perspectives and experiences to make better decisions. In addition, diversity contributes to greater innovation, creativity and flexibility.
A study by the Credit Suisse Research Institute identified a positive correlation between increased gender diversity on boards and improvements in financial returns, ESG performance and the stock market, a press release by the company said. Likewise, research by McKinsey found that companies with diverse teams outperform their competitors.
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