Category Archives: head hunters

Can We Get Beyond Quotas?

Posted on 26 September 2015 by Athene Donald

As people talk increasingly about the need for quotas of women on Boards and senior management teams of different kinds, it is worth considering not only whether this is desirable but whether it is viable. I am prompted to ask … Continue reading →

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Cold-calling in the Job Market

Posted on 13 October 2013 by Athene Donald

A week ago there was a minute cause for celebration with the news that the number of women on FTSE100 Boards of Directors had reached the stunning level of 19%. At least that figure is heading in the right direction … Continue reading →

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Do All Male Shortlists Matter?

Posted on 13 June 2012 by Athene Donald

I was challenged to write on this topic through Twitter, after Times Higher Education ran a story about the task of finding a new President and Provost to replace Malcolm Grant at UCL.  The five names mentioned as ‘figures who … Continue reading →

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