That would certainly help our retention rate. What we really need to do is recognise that there is a time period when many women will need some degree of flexibility. When I look at the women in our company today and review the key positions that will be turning over in the next 2 to 5 years, the ratio of women in top places will continue to grow. We have some terrific women in the pipeline. But for those impatient to see change, they may be disappointed at the pace.
Women internally are very realistic.
I don't believe in putting in numerical targets on gender ratios. That's too easy to fix, while performance may suffer. What is harder to change and where my own challenge lies, is to make this company a great place to work - for men and women. I'd hate to become a hero because I reached a number. I'd be very proud to become a hero because the best talent in the world wants to work with us.