There’s going to be a change in the world of work. Starting from March 1, 2026, all companies with more than 1000 employees will be required to have 30% women in their executive and management committees. This decision was made during the adoption of the Rixain law.
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A greater feminization of companies by 2030
30% women by 2026, 40% by 2029 – these are the goals set out by the Rixain law enacted on December 24, 2021. If these targets are not met, companies may face financial penalties of up to 1% of their total payroll and will be given a two-year deadline to comply.
La loi #Rixain qui vise à féminiser les instances dirigeantes des #entreprises d'au moins 1 000 salariés a été publiée au JO le 24/12/21. Quelles nouveautés ? Pour en savoir plus, découvrez notre article de blog sur le sujet ! https://t.co/bPHVaznZrQ #égalitéprofessionnelle pic.twitter.com/zIPQGoISC6
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Right now, most major organizations are already complying with this new rule, like BNP Paribas and the CAC 40. « We are now the fourth European country for the representation of women in leadership positions, and we are ahead of the United States », says Marie-Pierre Rixain.
There's still a long way to go
A significant shift towards gender equality, which nonetheless remains relatively moderate. « When applying for a job, a young woman will look at the organizational chart to see her potential for progression », explains Marie-Pierre Rixain. However, some sectors dominated by men are still hard for women to access, while the positions of presidents and general directors are mostly held by men. “Less than one in five women holds a stepping stone position ,” points out Denis Terrien, president of the French Institute of Administrators.
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