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As a community of engaged women and men in Canada, Women Get On Board is committed to advancing women in the boardroom. Our team works towards this with the mission to connect, promote and empower the advancement of women to the boardroom.
Women Get On Board Blog
1w ago
Our 'Founding Corporate Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, just released their 2024 Diversity Disclosure Practices report, the preeminent publication on the diversity practices of Canadian public companies. The report covers all publicly traded issuers subject to reporting requirements on the representation of women under Canadian securities laws as well as all corporations subject ..read more
Women Get On Board Blog
1w ago
Business leaders have a key role to play in the path to truth and reconciliation. As we commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation today, it's critical for members of Canada's business community to not only honour the painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, but commit to action towards reconciliation ..read more
Women Get On Board Blog
1w ago
Women Get On Board is proud to announce its new partnership with Skills4Good AI, an award-winning edtech leader in Responsible AI education. AI is advancing rapidly, and leaders can’t afford to fall behind. Board directors need more than basic AI knowledge—they need Responsible AI literacy to navigate ethical, legal, and social challenges. This new ..read more
Women Get On Board Blog
3w ago
Across all sectors, there has been a wave of adoption of advisory boards. Not only do advisory boards provide business leaders with support to navigate growth cycles and make sound decisions, but they help companies adapt to changing compliance requirements and stakeholder expectations. Recognizing their value, organizations must consider how they can best implement ..read more
Women Get On Board Blog
3w ago
A good board succession plan isn’t just about filling board vacancies. It’s also about finding board leaders, like the next board chair. But what does the job entail? And how do you know if you're suited for the role? In their latest blog post, our Affiliate Partner DirectorPrep zeroes in on the position of ..read more
Women Get On Board Blog
1M ago
Filling board vacancies when directors step down can be a complex, time-consuming task. But getting it right yields many benefits.In a new article, our Affiliate Partner DirectorPrep.com explores a better way to fill board seats that ensures a robust succession planning process. They explore how to move from being reactive to strategic, understanding what director ..read more
Women Get On Board Blog
1M ago
Standards and frameworks for executive compensation in Canada are always evolving. So, what should board members know about executive compensation trends in 2024? To answer that question, Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) hosted a virtual discussion on June 20, sponsored by Southlea Group, as part of the WGOB Speaker Series. Leveraging Southlea's role in ..read more
Women Get On Board Blog
1M ago
How can we accelerate our journey towards a sustainable energy future? According to Beth Borody, CEO of The Femina Collective, it starts with creating more opportunities and a more supportive environment for women in the mining sector. In this conversation, Deborah Rosati is joined by Beth Borody to discuss her journey as ..read more
Women Get On Board Blog
1M ago
Our National Strategic Partner Southlea Group recently hosted an in-depth panel discussion featuring leaders from our GECN firms from around the world to explore various global executive compensation and governance topics. Over the course of the conversation, they discovered that they shared many similar client experiences and a convergence of themes, despite working with companies ..read more
Women Get On Board Blog
2M ago
"The more I think about the pressing priorities in mining, the more I see the link between needing innovation and new ways of operating while also providing more opportunities for women to work within the industry."Women will play a key role in transformations in the mining industry, writes Beth Borody, longtime mining leader and Founder ..read more