UK's Glass Ceiling Persists: 9/10 Male Bosses Succeeded by Men
Journalist Mariella Frostrup asserts that gender equity isn't merely achievable, but also transformative. In the UK, progress is evident, with 40% of FTSE 250 companies boasting female board members. However, the glass ceiling remains, as nine out of ten male bosses are succeeded by men.
Currently, women occupy just one in three senior management roles in the UK. This disparity is reflected in leadership transitions. When a male boss steps down, the likelihood of his replacement being another man is nine in ten. Conversely, when a female leader leaves, the chances of her successor being male or woman are equal.
Despite these challenges, progress is being made. The proportion of FTSE 250 companies with female board members has reached 40%, indicating a shift towards greater gender balance at the highest levels.
While the UK has made strides in gender equality in leadership, with one in three senior management jobs held by women and 40% of FTSE 250 companies having female board members, the replacement of male bosses by other men highlights the persistence of gender imbalance. Further efforts are needed to achieve true gender equity.
