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