Karen Gill, director of everywoman, said the Equalities Bill will allow HR staff to positively discriminate in favour of women, as well as ethnic minorities and the disabled.
She said: "That the government is recognising this is a step forward. It has been proven that a more balanced workforce is a more financially productive one."
The expert added many companies appear to have a gender balance. However, in the higher echelons of management there are few females occupying senior positions.
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Equalities minister Harriet Harman claims she plans to use the bill to help women land top jobs in the City, which Ms Gill believes is a good idea.
She suggested organisations need to encourage and support their female staff by invest in training to "ensure they progress into the senior roles".
