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Position, challenges and obstacles for women in corporate governance bodies in stateowned companies in Croatia

Although gender diversity at board level is strongly emphasized in the corporate governance, and female presence has been growing steadily in the corporate governance bodies, their presence is still low, with many obstacles and challenges in their career path. In this paper, we analyse the role and position of women in the corporate governance bodies in state owned companies in Croatia, as well as challenges, opportunities and obstacles they face in their work environment. A quantitative empirical study was done on a sample of women that are members of supervisory boards or members of board of directors of state-owned companies in Croatia. The results of in-depth interviews provide analysis of corporate governance features and relations within the corporate governance bodies from the aspect of gender and position of women in organizations. They also provide insights into problems associated with achieving work - life balance and an overview of issues related to motherhood and career. In general, women perceive they are equally valued as their male colleagues and contribute to work of corporate governance bodies in spite of many stereotypes they face in their career path. The existence of conflicts between many roles women have in their personal and business lives and achieving work-life balance is considered as the main challenge. The need for support of the wider system and society is emphasized for women advancement in corporate governance bodies

corporate governance ; women ; state-owned companies ; Croatia

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