The commitment of introducing a female quota in Germany has been a topical issue which dominated politics and led to public debates during the last weeks. Although it is proven that women contribute to make economy more profitable, many personnel ... read more
Tag: Frauenquote
Does Germany need a men’s quota? / Braucht Deutschland eine Männerquote?
Politics, the economy, men/women and media has been concerned with it during the last few weeks – the public discussion on the commitment of a quota for women in leadership positions. Today we want to discuss the other way around: ... read more
Quota in the offside / Quote im Abseits
Never ending and always brand new discussion on women’s quota. Watch a discussion of two successful women on the need of a German’s quota for women… 30 % or 50 %? What do you think? ... read more
The Story of the quota in Germany / Das Schicksal der Frauenquote in Deutschland
The story of the quota in Germany in calender week 5, 2011: “Why Germany needs a quota“, “The question of power”, “Promotion of women is duty”, “Commitment of self-commitment”, “Schröder’s quota evokes heated coalition ructions”, “There is no need for ... read more
You’ve got to want to/ Du sollst wollen
“You’ve got to want to!” That this request obviously rarely leads to the intended goal should be clear. In contrary: worst case it leads to the opposite: reactance. “You’ve got to want to!” could be definitely the interpretation of the ... read more
About puppy-dog protection and women’s quota / Über Welpenschutz und Frauenquote
2011 starts with the same discussion as 2010 ended: the women’s quota. A few days ago the National Assembly of Paris approved a women’s quota for supervisory committees in French companies. Precise: the share of women in advisory boards in ... read more
Deutsche Telekom introduced Women’s Quota: an interim conclusion / Frauenquote bei der Telekom: Eine Zwischenbilanz
Six months ago the Deutsche Telekom introduced a women’s quota. By the end of 2015 thirty percent of percent of upper and middle management positions in the company are to be filled by women. The company has five more years ... read more
Hypo Vereinsbank Women’s advisory board launches Mentoring Programm / Frauenbeirat der Hypo Vereinsbank startet Mentoring Programm
Hypo Vereinsbank was the first bank in Germany to start its own Women’s advisory board in October 2009. The Women’s Council consists of 30 female managers and entrepreneurs. Its aim is to launch own initiatives, addressing female customers, employees and ... read more