According to ISS Analytics'analysis of Reuters News, 27% of the new directors of Russell 3000 Index Company were women in 2016 - 2018, up from 21% in the previous three years. In 2018 alone, that figure was 32%.
Although the number of women is still insufficient, their income is greater than that of African Americans and Hispanics. These groups accounted for only 5% and 2% of the new directors in 2016 - 2018, respectively, which did not change much compared with the previous three years.
For graphics showing trends in diversity, see tmsnrt.rs/2UL4E5M
White people have long dominated corporate boards in the United States because of prejudices and isolated networks that do not necessarily invite women or ethnic minority candidates. Some executives said it was difficult to find qualified candidates with different backgrounds, and sometimes it was even difficult to identify the race or ethnicity of candidates.
Now, directors and experts say that women get seats partly because of pressure from influential investment companies and legislators. This part is convenient. Women are easier to calculate and form a larger swimming pool to attract.
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