In December 2014, the German government announced a new rule which would require German companies to fill 30% of their board seats with women. In Ireland 8% of corporate boards seat women directors which is less than the UK (22.8%), US (19.2%), Canada (20.8%) and Australia (23.6%). In Norway 35.5% of boards contain women directors which is the highest percentage in the world.
42% Yes |
58% No |
37% Yes |
36% No |
4% Yes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
20% No, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
1% Yes, but only for large international corporations |
1% No, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
See how support for each position on “Gender Workplace Diversity” has changed over time for 22k Ireland voters.
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See how importance of “Gender Workplace Diversity” has changed over time for 22k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@94739L62yrs2Y
Yes, but the requirement should only be according to the ratio of male to female employees within the organisation
@92S44TK2yrs2Y
Yes, but equal opportunities should be offered by interviewing a demographic based on a reflection of the population and ultimately the best person for the job should be hired
@beauchurley3yrs3Y
No, but tax those who do not at a higher rate.
@8XMYMZG3yrs3Y
Not required, but not discriminated against to the point of actually having none on the board.
@8WXQ8D83yrs3Y
But only if there are deemed to have the correct skills experience and aptitude for the position
@8W5278R3yrs3Y
No but diversity should be strongly encouraged
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