Diversity reporting: how European business is reporting on diversity and equal opportunities

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews and reflects on how well European businesses are doing with regard to diversity, specifically with regard to reporting on diversity.

Design/methodology/approach

Reviews diversity and diversity reporting in several large European companies.

Findings

Diversity reporting is still in its infancy. The growing public pressure for diversity reporting seems likely to continue, though at present there are few mandatory requirements. Pressure from shareholders, fund managers or pressure groups may help. Another less expected pressure point may come from a younger generation of workers who have higher expectations than their predecessors. The biggest change will occur when companies seize the business case for diversity.

Originality/value

Provides a snapshot of current diversity reporting in European companies.

Citation

Holton, V. (2005), "Diversity reporting: how European business is reporting on diversity and equal opportunities", Women in Management Review, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 72-77. https://doi.org/10.1108/09649420510579586