There is a big push for more women on listed company boards in many countries around the world, with governments encouraging more women through the ranks into executive positions to boost the “pipeline” of potential board candidates. Business schools have created a bevy of leadership courses designed to address the varied issues faced by women in business.

Building an inclusive workforce — one that takes into consideration characteristics including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation — is widely seen as the key to unleashing innovation and creativity, along with making better business decisions. It’s also a moral imperative.

Drawing on the latest academic research and industry best practice, participants in the top HR executive courses learn effective strategies for hiring, recruitment, performance evaluation, promotion and compensation. Participants also explore and learn to anticipate rapid changes in business and society. See the best HR executive courses here.