A compelling new study shows that top global companies in Asia, Europe and the US have advanced little beyond mere tokenism when it comes to placing women in leadership roles.
A UK-based global gender consulting firm, 20-first, published its fifth annual gender balance scorecard this month. In the US, the study found some optimistic conclusions: 60% of top corporations have at least two women on their executive committees, and eight corporations – including IBM, Pepsi Corporation and General Motors – have women CEOs.