Why Women On Company Boards Boost Performance

“There’s extensive research that shows that men and women have different values and that women tend to be more holistic, think more broadly, be more attuned to environmental and social concerns,” says Post. “So when there’s a discussion in the boardroom, those views – thinking about the implications for the communities we work in, what are the implications for employees – might be more likely to be voiced because you have those perspectives on the board.”