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LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Board Diversity Sentiment Survey
The
Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors
is conducting a
confidential and anonymous
survey to better understand the current feelings and discussion of board diversity. Your insights will directly shape our work and advocacy.
1.
What are your current
role(s)
?
C-suite Executive
Senior Management
Retired
Other (please specify)
2.
What is your
industry
?
Accounting
Administration & Office Support
Advertising, Arts & Media
Banking & Financial Services
Call Centre & Customer Service
Community Services & Development
Construction
Consulting & Strategy
Design & Architechture
Education & Training
Engineering
Farming, Animals & Conservation
Government & Defence
Healthcare & Medical
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Resources & Recruitment
Information & Communication Technology
Insurance & Superannuation
Legal
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Marketing & Communications
Mining, Resources & Energy
Real Estate & Property
Retail & Consumer Products
Sales
Science & Technology
Sport & Recreation
Trades & Services
3.
Have you
participated in any of the Association
's programming? (check all that apply)
Networking dinner
Online seminars
Annual Summit
Other (please specify)
None of the above
4.
Do you currently
serve on a board
? (check all that apply)
Public company
Private company
Large Nonprofit ($5M+ Budget)
I do not currently serve on a board
Other (please specify)
5.
Which recent policy shifts do you believe have had
the greatest impact on sentiments surrounding Board Diversity
?
The repeal of
NASDAQ
’s board diversity disclosure rule
Goldman Sachs
ending its board diversity requirement
ISS
removing diversity considerations from voting recommendations
Changes my company has made regarding DEI policies o
Changes companies I am on Board of or otherwise care about have made regarding DEI policies
Media coverage related to diversity or DEI
Political discourse around diversity or DEI
Increased legal challenges to DEI initiatives
Federal government actions (executive orders, investigations, etc.) seeking to eliminate DEI policies and practices
Other (please specify)
6.
If
you currently serve on a Corporate Board,
would you say that conversations around board diversity are focused on:
Risk Management
Good governance
Strategic Growth
There have been no significant conversations around board diversity
I do not currently serve on a Corporate Board
Other (please specify)
7.
Has your company
engaged you as an LGBTQ+ leader
to provide insight surrounding recent policy shifts on diversity and inclusion?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
8.
What are the
current drivers of the DEI conversations
within your company? (Select all that apply)
Political backlash
Consumer / customer backlash
Employee attraction and retention
Investor Concerns
Changing business priorities
Community engagement / social impact
Other (please specify)
Not applicable
9.
Do you believe the
recent developments
(NASDAQ rule repeal, ISS policy shift, Goldman Sachs policy rollback) will have a long-term impact on LGBTQ+ Board representation?
Yes, a significant negative impact
Yes, a moderate negative impact
No impact at all
It could have a positive impact
Unsure
10.
Do you think that changes in the current environment could
affect negatively your chances of being considered for a corporate board
position?
Yes, significantly
Yes, moderately
No, I don’t think it’s at risk
Unsure
11.
How relevant is
the Association’s mission
today?
"Promote corporate excellence through meaningful LGBTQ+ representation on corporate boards"
More relevant than ever
Still relevant
Less relevant than before
Unsure
12.
As the Association prepares to launch its new membership program, which
programs would you find most useful
?
Networking & community building
Member education & mentoring
Advocacy & Awareness
Connect members to opportunities when appropriate
Other (please specify)
13.
What additional
type of support would be most valuable
to you at this time? (Select all that apply)
Advocacy for board diversity policies
Networking opportunities with LGBTQ+ corporate leaders
Guidance on maintaining visibility while navigating corporate DEI shifts
Legal and policy briefings on board diversity trends
Peer support and confidential discussions
Providing a sense of community
Other (please specify)
14.
Please share any
other thoughts or reflections
and any suggestions on how the Association can support our community and continue to serve our overall mission.
