CMSF 2015 - Forum #7 - Gender Diversity – When Women Thrive Businesses Thrive

Workplace gender diversity is a professional, competitive, and economic imperative - one that is top of mind for CEOs, Boards of Directors, and investors across the globe. However, despite overwhelming evidence that engaged female talent is a key driver of competitive advantage, workplace diversity remains a challenge.

In this presentation, you will hear from Mercer’s Renee McGowan about how recent ground- breaking research aims to challenge the conventional understanding of women’s unique needs and encourages global businesses to address the problems – and the opportunities of gender diversity.

It proposes that it’s time for:

- Tangible solutions, not just talk.

- Programs and policies that consider the career, health, and financial well-being of employees.

- Organizations to think differently and holistically about their female talent.

It suggests that the time is now right for women to thrive - because when women thrive, businesses win.

SPEAKER

Renee McGowan, Partner, Customer Service & Advice Leader - Pacific, Mercer

CHAIR

Cate Wood, FAIST, Chair, Women in Super & National Spokesperson; Vice President, AIST