According to the global survey of Grant Thornton Women in Business 2022: Highlighting Diversity", the proportion of women in senior management positions worldwide has increased to 32%, up from 31% the previous year.previous year. In fact, this percentage remained for the second year in a row above the 30% milestone. A percentage that according to surveys, counts as the minimum representation required to make a change in the business decision-making process.

About the effect of Covid-19 on the Women's Business, almost 3 out of 4 businesses worldwide (73%) agree that in their organization, the new working practices that arose as a result of the pandemic agree that in their organization, the new working practices that arose as a result of the pandemic, with this percentage even recording an increase of 4 percentage points compared to the previous year.

At the same time, the percentage of businesses worldwide that did not take any action to ensure the principles of Integration and Equal Representation Opportunities for both sexes in their work environment fell to 5% in 2022. In 2021, this percentage stood at 8%. It is characteristic that almost 1 in 2 enterprises (47%) carries out actions that promote work-life balance for their employees. Creating an environment where people can freely express their ideas, concerns and questions also remains high on the list of relevant actions, with the participation of companies amounting to 44%.

The main findings of the Women's Business Survey: Strengthening representation in senior management positions

• Women hold 32% of senior management positions in businesses worldwide. This is an increase of 1 percentage point on the previous year.
• The proportion of women in senior management positions exceeded 30% in all geographical areas. The highest percentages are recorded in Africa (40%) and Southeast Asia (37%).
• 37% of businesses worldwide have a woman in the position of Chief Finance Officer (CFO). This is an increase of 1 percentage point on the previous year. Compared to the 2021 findings, the number of female Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) fell by 2 percentage points, to 24%. The percentage of female Chief Operating Officers (COOs) remained stable at 23%.
• The percentage of women in senior HR management positions worldwide increased by 1 percentage point compared to 2021, to 39%. It remains the position with the highest percentage of female representation.

How women's entrepreneurship is shaped in Greece

In Greece, the share of women in senior management positions fell by 5 percentage points in 2022. It stood at 28% compared to 33% in 2021. However, it remains the second highest level since 2014. At the same time, the proportion of enterprises that do not employ any women in a senior management position increased to 22% compared to 13% the previous year.

However, it remains the second highest level since 2014. At the same time, the proportion of enterprises that do not employ any women in a senior management position increased to 22% compared to 13% the previous year. Keo and Managing Diretoris now to 16%, up from 11% the previous year. This percentage returns close toat the levels it had moved in 2020 (17%). In addition, thepercentage of women in CFO positions recorded an increase of 4 percentage points. It now stands at 36% compared to 32% in 2021. The percentage of women in senior HR management positions remained unchanged at 21%. Theproportion of women in COO positions fell by 5 percentage points to 14%.

Greek companies say that the main actions implemented in the last 12 months to ensure the principles of Integration and Equal Opportunities of Representation for both sexes in their work environment are:

• promoting work-life balance and allowing for greater flexibility for workers (33%)
• creating an environment where all employees can openly express their ideas and concerns (27%)
• the promotion of new working practices for the best possible engagement of employees (24%)

Vassilis Kazas, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton in Greece

On the basis of the above data, Mr. Vassilis Kazas, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton in Greece, says: "It is important for businesses to create a working environment in which the values of inclusion and equal representation take shape, thus ensuring the creation of an inclusive society. At Grant Thornton we recognize the importance of these values, as 45% of our workforce is now made up of women. At the same time, the percentage of women in Partners, Principals and Directors positions stands at 34%. The corresponding percentage in the Management Committee of the company amounts to 27%".

Katerina Koulouri, partner, fad ofa people exponent & grand thornton culture in Greece

"The constant strengthening of gender parity at the corporate level is every year an important goal towards creating and consolidating a culture that is non-discriminatory and inclusive. Recently, Grant Thornton became one of the first companies in Greece to receive the SHARE Equality Label, sealing in the best way our continuous efforts for promoting work-life reconciliation but also our contribution to shaping an inclusive society and equal opportunities for all people."

Alexandra Baltouka, Partner, Head of Marketing & Client Experience of Grant Thornton in Greece

"Gender equality and respect for diversity in the work environment are now a key priority for any business that wants to have a sustainable future. It is particularly important that now main actions of businesses for ensuring equal opportunities They concern work-life balance, free expression and acceptance of employee authenticity. This is because they lay a solid foundation for building a better future, with respect to the individuality of each person".