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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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Recruitment and Retention

Why Dell Is Making Neurodiverse Hiring A Priority (Blog Post)

October 16, 2019

Dell's new Autism Hiring Program is enabling the company to fill critical roles—and bringing neurodiversity to the workplace.

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Career Advancement

9 Must-Read Books for Women Leaders (Blog Post)

September 25, 2019

Here are my picks for books that help women become more authentic, effective leaders.

LGBTQ+

Deconstructing the Gender Binary at Work: An Expert Explains (Blog Post)

September 18, 2019

Gender identity and expression is complex. Here, a trainer for Catalyst outlines what every employer, and employee, needs to understand.

Color photo: Cecilia Loving of the FDNY addressing an audience.
Organizational Culture Change

This Ancient Practice Helps Resolve Workplace Conflicts (Blog Post)

August 21, 2019

NYC Fire Department's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer explains how an ancient practice can dispel conflicts and build community.

Five Podcasts for Men Who Want to be Gender Equity Champions
MARC

Podcasts for Men Who Want to Be Gender Equity Champions (Blog Post)

August 14, 2019

From discussions about evolving ideas of masculinity to advice for navigating work-life issues, these podcasts offer takeaways for men.

Diversity Fatigue in the Workplace: How to Get Unstuck
Organizational Culture Change

Diversity Fatigue in the Workplace: How to Get Unstuck (Blog Post)

August 7, 2019

A lack of corporate goals, resources, or a compelling strategy may be making your employees cynical about diversity initiatives.

Four Ways to Create a Truly Empowering Workplace
Inclusive Leadership

Four Ways to Create a Truly Empowering Workplace (Blog Post)

August 1, 2019

A manager―or any person―can’t empower another person. But here's what they can do instead.

Inclusive Future of Work

Five Tips for Future-Proofing Your Workplace (Blog Post)

July 18, 2019

What are you doing to make sure your organization will be successful in the future?

USWNT Wins the World Cup
Pay Gap & Transparency

Why the Chants of Equal Pay at the Women’s World Cup Matter (Blog Post)

July 10, 2019

The USWNT are stars who produce results—and revenue—for their employers. So why aren’t they compensated fairly?

Recruitment and Retention

7 Things You Can Do to Recruit Women of Color (Blog Post)

June 27, 2019

Bias is baked into many organizations' hiring practices. Here's how to change that so you recruit and hire more black women and other women of color.

Employee Resource Groups

The Power and Purpose of Employee Resource Groups (Blog Post)

June 19, 2019

Some key takeaways from Catalyst's ERLI conference series on employee resource groups (ERGS).

Dads with strollers
MARC

10 Reasons Every Company Should Offer Paid Paternity Leave (Blog Post)

June 12, 2019

Not only do men want the option, but workplaces and organizations can benefit from giving it.

STEM

How I Learned to Excel in a Male-Dominated Workplace (Blog Post)

June 6, 2019

Sodexo's Melinda Gorgenyi details her rise to the top in the field of facilities management.

Women and whiteboard

12 Diversity & Inclusion Terms You Need to Know (Blog Post)

May 30, 2019

Share this glossary with your colleagues, teams, and leaders so that you’re all speaking the same inclusive language.  

Employee Resource Groups

What’s Next for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) (Blog Post)

May 22, 2019

Bank of America's Wil Lewis shares his view of employee networks and employee resource groups (ERGs) in shaping Bank of America’s culture.  

Organizational Culture Change

More Women in Leadership: How, Why, and When (Blog Post)

May 20, 2019

Why has it taken so long to diversify senior leadership?  Why is this an opportune moment to make change in the world of business?  Recently, Catalyst President and CEO Lorraine […]

Career Advancement

5 Inspiring Podcasts for Women Leaders (Blog Post)

May 16, 2019

Check out these stand-out podcasts hosted by women, including women of color, and featuring inspiring women leaders as guests.

Career Advancement

7 Crucial Career Lessons From Mothers (Blog Post)

May 10, 2019

Catalyst staff share lessons learned from mothers and grandmothers that they've taken to heart.

Inclusive Meetings
Organizational Culture Change

Learn How to Run Inclusive Meetings in 10 Minutes (Blog Post)

May 6, 2019

Try out our new Catalyst Knowledge Bursts with this preview on running more inclusive meetings.

Andrew Turnbull
MARC

Build Teams on Cultural Contribution, Not Cultural Fit (Blog Post)

May 3, 2019

Strategies for building awareness, participating effectively, and accelerating progress on gender balance.