Gender quotas to increase diversity: The impact on employer attractiveness

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Companies are facing growing demands for an increase in the number of females in executive positions. Meeting this expectation through either internal motives or by fulfilling obligations to comply with gender quota requirements can make the firm appeal more to potential job applicants than if an all-male board is in place.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2023), "Gender quotas to increase diversity: The impact on employer attractiveness", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 31 No. 6, pp. 30-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-06-2023-0128