The Department of National Defence (DND) is committed to leading the public service in gender balance. A cornerstone of this policy is the recruitment, promotion and retention of under-represented populations, including employees who identify as women.
If the number of women employed by the Defence Team does not meet established targets, decision makers would know to undertake proactive programmes to increase the recruitment, promotion and retention of women in the Defence Team. Failure to achieve gender balance will limit the potential for positive cultural change and future operational effectiveness.
Indirectly, the indicator measures the attainability of employment for candidates from diverse groups, the inclusivity of the workplace, and the proactive practices that the department commits to in an effort to identify, remove and prevent barriers to a fulfilling employment experience.