Putting Women at the Centre A Policy Forum 2016 Ainslie van onselen Director of women’s markets, inclusion & diversity

Change driven by the top Commitment for change from Leadership Team Group Executive sponsorship and repetition of key messages Group Executive personal engagement of Diversity streams and connection with Employee Action Groups Robust Governance structure at key leadership levels Link it to the Business Strategy Put it in the scorecards Be clear on what success looks like and have a plan to get there

Increasing female representation Focus on Inclusion, not just Diversity Build Inclusive Leader capability Build awareness and understanding Enable employee advocacy Demonstrate strong and sustained commitment for change – internal & external Think laterally re Talent Pool and our Equilibrium program Measure & manage – targets drive accountability Celebrate successes

Practical solutions for advancement of talented women Employees Working Flexibly 74% Get the basics right: diversity/gender lens across all people programs – recruitment, talent, leadership development, remuneration – at all levels Hard wire if you need to Remove the impediments to Flexibility – ‘All in Flex’ Enable the support that’s needed: mentor, sponsor, networking Reduce the possibilities to opt out – look at your recruitment advertising Know your female participation by levels 2016 11% 63% 2014