The U.S. Coast Guard released its first large-scale study on women’s retention in 30 years Thursday. The service commissioned the study as part of its commitment to create a more mission-ready workforce.
The RAND Corporation report, “Improving Gender Diversity in the U.S. Coast Guard: Identifying Barriers to Female Retention,” examined the root causes of women’s attrition and potential barriers to retention, as well as provided recommendations. One area for improvement and continual focus is our inclusivity. Shortly after becoming Commandant in June 2018, Adm. Karl L. Schultz established an innovative, standalone team, the “Personnel Readiness Task Force,” charged with turning ideas into actionable changes that better the Coast Guard workforce, with a primary focus on implementing the study’s recommendations.
“As I emphasized in my State of the Coast Guard Address, the Coast Guard aspires to be an employer of choice. This study will help drive key areas for improvement for women’s retention in the Service,” said Adm. Schultz.
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