ABSTRACT

The national economic policy of any country aims at economic growth; meanwhile fair distribution of gains stays high on the agenda. Contemporary globalization heavily relies on innovations and knowledge, which is generated by human resources. The development of new technologies and innovations diminished the importance of low-skilled labor and unprecedentedly increased the value of workers able to perform cognitive tasks. Human resources are characterized not only by education, but also by gender dimensions. In this regard, women’s economic contributions are vital and the ability to realize the full labor potential of women in the national economy is decisive to meet the challenge of attracting highly qualified employees to compete in international markets. Despite the difference in measurement methodology and gained results, the trend of gender equality in the top countries studied, distinguished by the high representation of women in top business management, significantly differs from countries that showed the worst results.