Women in the Air ForceReaping the benefit of increased representation
Air Vice-Marshal Mike YardleyChief of Air Force
The Business Case for Gender Balance• If women were working the same proportion as
men do, level of GDP would rise:
The Business Case for Gender Balance• Is a competitive advantage in countries and
companies• Drives stronger performance• Drives higher innovation• Is better for talent retention
Our Organisational Drivers• Increase capability• Reduce costs• Demonstrate leadership• Reduce risks• Get the best performance out of human capital
resources• Fully align behaviour with values
Our Strategy for Success• Recruit the best personnel by focusing on a
broader potential candidate pool• Expand systems to increase women’s retention• Improve pathways for women to attain senior
leadership roles• Further reduce discrimination, harassment and
bullying
Questions?
Air Vice-Marshal Mike YardleyChief of Air Force