About WGOB
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a leading member based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. We do this through an engaged community of women and men in Canada committed to advancing gender diversity in the boardroom.
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Member Showcase
#BoardDiversity Matters: Agents of Change – Judith Athaide
By Women Get On Board|2022-09-28T20:20:25+00:00September 28th, 2022|Member Showcase|
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women on corporate boards. This is the fourth WGOB member showcase on #BoardDiversityMatters - Agents of Change, our series that profiles our WGOB members who are taking exemplary actions to champion board diversity. Corporate director Judith Athaide still thinks about a girl scout activity from back when she was a child. It was a relatively simple game. Each girl was given a list of twenty survival items, and she was to select the ten that were most necessary to survive [...]
Resources
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Releases 2024 Diversity Disclosure Practices
By Women Get On Board|2024-10-06T00:52:03+00:00September 27th, 2024|Publications|
Our Founding Corporate Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, just released their 2024 Diversity Disclosure Practices report, the preeminent publication on the diversity practices of Canadian public companies. The report covers all publicly traded issuers subject to reporting requirements on the representation of women under Canadian securities laws as well as all corporations subject to reporting requirements on the representation of women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples and persons with a disability under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA).
In addition to reporting statistical information regarding women and other diverse groups on boards and in executive officer roles, it also provides information […]
Partnership Announcement: Skills4Good AI & Women Get On Board
By Women Get On Board|2024-09-24T13:59:31+00:00September 23rd, 2024|News|
Women Get On Board is proud to announce its new partnership with Skills4Good AI, an award-winning edtech leader in Responsible AI education.
AI is advancing rapidly, and leaders can’t afford to fall behind. Board directors need more than basic AI knowledge—they need Responsible AI literacy to navigate ethical, legal, and social challenges.
This new partnership is focused on unlocking AI literacy for women leaders to lead in the age of AI. Through an exclusive offer, WGOB members will be eligible for a $200.00 discount on the AI Academy Community Membership from Skills4Good AI.
“We’re very proud to partner with Skills4Good AI because this […]
Testimonials
I have greatly appreciated WGOB as I have transitioned my career to board work. WGOB continues to be a source of great information and provides a sense of community.
As I continue to work with the organization (WGOB), I can share with you this is an amazing firm with specially skilled professionals who are devoted to its membership and ensuring that they provide the resources to help foster the excellence of board governance. Deborah, her team, and her panel of subject matter expert presenters take great responsibility in delivering content that is timely and relevant.
I have appreciated the ongoing support of Deborah since joining WGOB. The events/programs and networking opportunities offered are very beneficial.
This [shortlist report] is a first class package, process and outcome! The results exceeded expectations as we have sourced our last two board members, not to mention a roster of first class candidates, through WGOB — so thank you!
Terrific Women Get On Board workshop, with 20 executive leaders. Packed with practical, actionable insights. Networking off the charts! Session facilitated by Deborah Rosati FCPA, FCA, ICD.D & Kelly McDougald, Corporate Director in Residence. A good morning investment. Consider becoming a member if you are a Woman seeking BOD/BOG appointments.
I am excited and honoured for my appointment to Chair of the Board for OPG. Although I possessed the requisite experience and skills for my board positions, WGOB facilitated the expansion of my network and broadened my opportunities.