20: Better diversity, better decisions

The business case for gender diversity is clear – diverse companies are able to benefit from harnessing all available talent, potentially improving their share price as a result. Clare Payn talks to us about why it’s important to celebrate the progress businesses have made so far while recognising the areas where there’s still work to be done. Listen to find out the most cringe-worthy excuses she hears from CEOs and why ‘group think’ is a key risk to companies and their performance. Clare Payn, Head of Corporate Governance North America Mark Chappel, Senior Investment Writer Read Clare’s research on the importance of gender diversity here: http://www.lgim.com/files/_document-library/capabilities/the-importance-of-gender-diversity.pdf This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and shouldn’t be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast should not be taken as an invitation to deal in Legal & General investments. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording, and do not reflect the views of Legal & General Investment Management. Legal & General Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Legal & General Investment Management, One Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AA. Register in England no. 2091894. All rights reserved. No part of this audio may be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Legal & General Investment Management.