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Catalyst's blog reflects the wide range of opinions, ideas, and experiences of Catalyst employees as well as industry leaders, experts, and academics committed to changing workplaces and lives around the world.
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When Women Win, Do Men Lose?
People of all genders benefit from gender equity, as the Catalyst MARC initiative demonstrates.
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Healthy Masculinity and Other Takeaways From Real Change with MARC (Blog Post)
Critical topics like benevolent sexism, cancel culture, and male privilege were discussed at this three-day global and regional event.
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6 Surprising Takeaways From the MARC Summit (Blog Post)
Catalyst’s first Men Advocating Real Change conference provided some stunning lessons—even for the organizer.
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Time to Redefine at the MARC Summit (Blog Post)
The MARC Summit, on December 3-4, is a virtual Catalyst experience that will jumpstart your journey to redefine masculinity.
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What Makes It Hard to Interrupt Sexism at Work? (Blog Post)
New Catalyst research includes candid stories of men frustrated about their workplace climate.
Chevron’s Chief Diversity Officer: ‘The Majority Has the Power to Uncork the Pace of Change’ (Blog Post)
“Don’t underestimate the power of empathy,” says Lee Jourdan, Chevron’s Chief Diversity Officer.
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Why Don’t Men Challenge Workplace Sexism? (Blog Post)
Catalyst's Negin Sattari discusses new research on what impacts men’s decisions to interrupt sexism at work—and how that plays out in a pandemic.
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What Does Gender Partnership Look Like in Covid-19? (Video Blog Post)
On April 21, 2020, Vice President of Men Advocating Real Change (MARC) Alix Pollack and Senior Director of MARC Branding Ludo Gabriele shared an engaging conversation about how men can […]
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How Men Can Show Up as Gender Partners During Covid-19 (Blog Post)
Forget old roles. Here are four ways men can be partners in gender equity.
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Reexamining Gender Partnership at Work During Covid-19 (Blog Post)
Now is the time to make meaningful change. Catalyst’s Alix Pollack and Ludo Gabriele explain.
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5 Ways Every Man Can Challenge the Toxic Culture of Masculinity (Blog Post)
Masculinity isn't toxic. The culture around masculinity is. Challenge these cultural constrictions and model what masculinity can be.
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4 Things I Learned About Engaging Men and Gender Equity (Blog Post)
Catalyst's Ludo Gabriele spent a day listening to men discuss gender equity and gained some insights about the nature of allyship.
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Podcasts for Men Who Want to Be Gender Equity Champions (Blog Post)
From discussions about evolving ideas of masculinity to advice for navigating work-life issues, these podcasts offer takeaways for men.
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10 Reasons Every Company Should Offer Paid Paternity Leave (Blog Post)
Not only do men want the option, but workplaces and organizations can benefit from giving it.
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Build Teams on Cultural Contribution, Not Cultural Fit (Blog Post)
Strategies for building awareness, participating effectively, and accelerating progress on gender balance.
2018’s Top Gender Equity Resources for Men (Blog Post)
The Year's Topics, Trends, and Tips
Ten Things This Father of 3 Is Never Taking for Granted Again (Blog Post)
As 2018 comes to a close, so too does my primary caregiver leave, a newly-extended benefit at my company that has given me the chance to think about what I may have previously taken for granted.
Men (and Women) Are Biased Against Women (Blog Post)
It’s Hard to Admit
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Women’s Conference? Bring A Buddy (Blog Post)
Catalyst's Risa Pappas talks about the importance of inviting men to women's conferences.
Privilege Checklist for Men: #Metoo and Personal Safety (Blog Post)
How many of these "personal safety" precautions do you take in your every day life? What about the women in your life?