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Together for Gender Equality

In Denmark, we have a perception that the hard work of generations has made us a free society with equal opportunity for all. But when it comes to gender equality, we are not on target.

• Meet the Role Models
• Finansforbundet Believes
• Six Recommendations for More Women in Management

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Equality Has Moved Further up the Top Management Agenda

Speeches and solo efforts had no effect. It is now a strategic goal for Spar Nord to be a diverse workplace with more female managers. That makes a huge difference, says Jannie Skovsen, local branch president, and Kim Kastrupsen, Head of HR, who are presently paving the way for a broader field of future managers.

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Nykredit: "We Leave Less to Chance"

Nykredit applies a systematic approach to achieve a more balanced gender representation among its managers. We must maintain a framework and culture that encourage more women to consider a career in leadership, says Trine Ahrenkiel, Head of HR, Communications & Marketing.

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  Equality should never be an item on an agenda

  Mads Skovlund Pedersen works towards diversity and for more women in management. Why? Because it is fair and because it is the right thing to do.

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  Much more than "a good girl"

  Nicole van der Doe was hired to boost diversity and gender equality in Danske Bank. Even though she calls it the best job in Denmark, it may also be the hardest one.

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  I don’t do anything halfway

  Emma Due Bitz got an idea while working at Nordea Markets: To teach women about investment. Now, she's on Forbes’ list of Europe’s most influential young persons together with two partners from Female Invest.

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Together for Gender Equality

Equality Grows Where We Nourish It

Today is the 112th time we mark International Women's Day in Denmark. And even though there is a widespread opinion in our country that "it is going very well with equality", we must state that it is not right.

Knowledge in Perspective

How the financial association works for gender equality

In Denmark, we have a widespread perception that the hard work of generations has made us a free society with equal opportunity for all. But when it comes to gender equality, we are not on target.

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  Recommendation 1: The First Step is a Change In Culture

  It may seem trivial, but a cultural change is fundamental to changing the gender balance of the financial sector at top management level.

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  Recommendation 2: Top Management Must Take Joint Ownership

  Committed members of a board of managers and board of directors are crucial to promoting gender balance at all levels of a company.

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  Recommendation 3: Gender Balance Must Be Anchored in Business Strategy

  The ambition to increase the proportion of women at top management level must be taken seriously.

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  Recommendation 4: Target figures are an important tool

  Top management should use target figures in order to give impetus to the process of getting more female top leaders.

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  Recommendation 5: HR Processes Should Be Reviewed

  The HR department is an important partner when it comes to ensuring a better gender balance in companies.

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  Recommendation 6: Clear Communication Aids Change

  It is essential that all actions be communicated at eye level, in order that the management's decision for a change in culture is understandable.

Read the Report: Women in Leadership

Finansforbundet and FA launch recommendations to get more women leaders in the financial sector. You can read more about the findings and the recommendations here.

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