In Europe this week , issues around women 's advancement and empowerment high on the agenda . Change needs to be driven from the top of organizations , and peer groups like CEO Champions are so important because they are designed to create and gradually expand a group of leaders to act as champions of women 's empowerment , helping to achieve what I like to call `` visibility with teeth . '' Comment: Research shows improved gender balance in top positions contributes to better business performance . GDP growth of over 5 % possible for countries which increase female employment rates to the level of men .
In Europe this week , issues around women 's advancement and empowerment high on the agenda . Comment: Research shows improved gender balance in top positions contributes to better business performance . GDP growth of over 5 % possible for countries which increase female employment rates to the level of men .