Board influence | What are leaders' biggest concerns in increasing D&I?

• Russell Reynolds Associates, State Street and the Ford Foundation conducted research to ascertain Board D&I priorities

• It found that 91% of respondents identified balancing the Board’s level of management experience with the need for diverse skill sets and backgrounds as key.

• 84% identified increasing diversity within the CEO role and other senior executive positions as essential

The pandemic has forced organisations to address diversity and inclusion in ways that haven’t been done previously. Increasing regulation, growing demands from employees and key stakeholders are all factors contributing to this change.