As Dr. Breeck said, having policies to encourage employment equity is a good start. However, they are part of an overall process that has to cover the entire career path, from how to make positions attractive, to recruiting people and keeping them in those positions. We have to have a holistic approach, especially with organizations with very closed and male-oriented mentalities that are not particularly open to other points of view or cultures.
On May 14th, 2019. See this statement in context.