14. Transport
The Directive is not about a strict quota:
To establish a process that leads to better gender balance and ensures
that qualification, competence and professional performance play the
key role during the board members' selection process
- There is a clear business case for greater gender diversity in
corporate boards
- Studies from various countries suggest that companies with a
higher share of women at top levels deliver strong
organisational and financial performance.
- Diversity among board members boosts creativity and
innovation
(1) Women on Boards's Directive
15. Transport
EU Directive for equality between women and
man
"A minimum of 40% of the under-represented
sex on company boards by 2020"
• Qualification and merit remain the key criteria
• In case of equal qualification – priority to
underrepresented sex
• To enhance fairness and transparency in board
selection
16. Transport
EU Directive for equality between women and
man
"A minimum of 40% of the under-represented
sex on company boards by 2020"
• EU Parliament voted with strong majority
20.11.2013
• Currently discussed by Council of the EU
17. Transport
Women are paid 16% less than men
Commission adopted in March 2014 a
Recommendation on strengthening the principle
of equal pay through transparency
Members States invited to notify the measures taken
by the end of 2015
(2) Pay issue
18. Transport
Framework of Europe 2020
• Country specific recommendations
• Significant co-founding possibilities will be offered
through 2014-20 European Structural and
Investment Fund
(3) Work-life balance