Following the June 30 deadline for the EU\u2019s Women on Boards directive, new data reveals that 18% of Poland\u2019s largest listed companies still lack any female representation on their governing boards.<\/p>\n
The June 30 deadline marked the point by which large EU-listed companies were expected to comply with the Women on Boards directive. The regulation aims to improve gender balance in corporate leadership, specifically targeting a minimum of 33% female representation in management and supervisory boards in Poland.<\/p>\n
Current data shows significant room for improvement; as of the end of last year, only 20% of the 140 largest Polish listed companies met the standard, with 18% of these firms having no women in top-tier leadership positions at all.<\/p>\n
The challenges facing women extend beyond the boardroom. A recent study by Factorial indicates that 80% of office workers believe women must work harder than their male counterparts to achieve promotions. Furthermore, 76% of respondents find it easier to visualize a man than a woman in a leadership role, and 75% observe company customs that hinder female advancement.<\/p>\n
Disparities are also visible in daily operations, with 66% of survey participants noting that women are more susceptible to professional burnout. This is largely attributed to the “second shift,” where women bear a disproportionate burden of household and family duties compared to men.<\/p>\n
Addressing these issues requires more than just calls for diversity; it demands transparent data and standardized procedures. Experts point out that inequity often begins during performance reviews and development discussions. When these processes rely on subjective intuition rather than objective metrics, inequality is easily perpetuated.<\/p>\n
While 71% of respondents view HR departments as highly feminized, 57% believe these departments have limited authority to correct structural imbalances. This is particularly prevalent in small and medium-sized enterprises, where 67% report a lack of HR agency in addressing inequality. Digitalization and automated workforce data are being identified as essential tools to help HR move beyond rhetoric toward measurable, consistent, and fair management.<\/p>\n
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