I agree that there should not be quotas to hire women, however, as 50% of the population is women, I would expect to see similar percentages at all levels of the workforce. Otherwise companies will have to explain this apparent discrimination.
This is not the case of successfull women slamming the door behind them, is it?
Onésimo Alvarez-Moro
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An exclusive SmartCompany survey of Australia's top female entrepreneurs has revealed most are not in favour of suggestions the Federal Government should introduce quotas or other regulations to encourage female participation at executive and board levels.
The survey of 30 leading female entrepreneurs, including Fernwood founder Diana Williams, Red Balloon founder Naomi Simson and Ross Human Directions chief executive Julia Ross, is part of SmartCompany's inaugural Top Female Entrepreneurs list, which ranks more than 45 of Australia's finest businesswomen.
The survey found just over 60% of respondents were against the idea of quotas, with most believing board and executive positions should be decided on merit.
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