In this panel discussion we will explore how we are making it more accommodating for women to join, and stay in the workforce. We will discuss the attitudinal and structural barriers that exist and what more the government can do to get more women into leadership positions as well as what are the measures that have been taken, and are they enough?

The private sector has not been without its challenges in overcoming the barriers to getting women on boards and executive roles. However, it has the freedom to innovate to solve these problems and now thousands of examples of how good strategy and programs can yield success. 

In this panel we will look at what measures the private sector are taking and how could these be applied to tackle this challenge in the public sector.

An Garda Síochana is one of Europe’s most female police forces – how did we get here and what are the lessons for other public sector organisations?

In this panel male leaders who are setting an inclusive culture from the top will discuss their approach to ensuring females are supported in the workplace and what more could and should be done in the public sector.