Nancy M. Carter, Ph.D.
Vice President, Research
(212) 514-7600 ext. 307
ncarter@catalyst.org
Christine Silva
Director, Research
(416) 815-7600 ext. 629
csilva@catalyst.org
Opportunity or Setback? High Potential Women and Men During Economic Crisis
Catalyst's longitudinal project, The Promise of Future Leadership: A Research Program on Highly Talented Employees in the Pipeline, develops timely insight reports into the retention and advancement of high potential women and men. The project surveys graduates of major business schools in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, with the intent of assessing their career values, goals, and expectations, the developmental opportunities afforded them, and their strategies for managing work and family life.
Insight reports highlight the differences in women's and men's career experiences and satisfaction; some will feature perspectives from global leaders and other experts. The first insight report, Opportunity or Setback? High Potential Women and Men During Economic Crisis, examined whether organizations that have paid a premium to recruit up-and-coming talent (profile of respondents) are leveraging that investment during this current economic downturn. Findings indicated that these future leaders aren't afraid to pursue greater opportunities despite the recession, suggesting that businesses must be vigilant about retention even during periods of economic instability.
Exclusive Lead Project Sponsor: American Express Company
Lead Sponsor: Barclays Capital
Partnering Sponsors: Chevron Corporation; Credit Suisse Group; General Motors Corporation; Procter & Gamble Company; and Scotiabank.
