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A Win for Women in the US Midterm Elections Is a Win for Everybody (Blog Post)
A record number of women ran for office in this year’s general midterm elections for the US House of Representatives, US Senate, and state governor positions, and a record number of them won. What do we do now?
Five Tech Tools To Encourage Inclusion In The Workplace (Blog Post)
There are dozens of tools now available that make it easy to include everyone. Here are just five of them.
Insights From The 2018 Catalyst Canada Honours (Blog Post)
Hear from Catalyst Canada's own Alicia Sullivan about the 2018 Catalyst Canada Honours.
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?
Steph Curry, the Father-Of-Daughters Effect, and Me (Blog Post)
This is how you dad.
Five Things You Need to Know About Our New “Break The Cycle” Toolkit (Blog Post)
Learn about Catalyst's newest toolkit, Break the Cycle—Eliminating Gender Bias in Talent Management Systems.
My Summer As A Catalysta (Blog Post)
2018 Catalyst Consulting Services intern, Erica, reflects on her summer as a "Catalysta."
Benefits of Paternity Leave: Being There (Blog Post)
They say as a parent, you never stop worrying.
The Death of the Business Suit Can’t Come Soon Enough (Blog Post)
We straight businessmen have a problem: we all kind of act, look, and think alike.
Why “Crazy Rich Asians” Is A Game Changer (Blog Post)
Crazy Rich Asians is an entertaining and engaging story, but more than that, it proves that diversity can drive business in Hollywood. The movie is a game changer. Here's why.
Let’s Set The Agenda For The Future Of Work Together (Blog Post)
Catalyst President & CEO Lorraine Hariton calls the organization as well as our Supporter companies to action.
Preparing for Labor Day: “Maternity Leave” Is Also for Dads (Blog Post)
Let’s End the Stigma
Five Ways Your Agile Workplace Can Be Leveraged To Help Women Succeed (Blog Post)
If you don’t work at an agile organization, you might someday. Agile methodologies are making their way into the unlikeliest of business models. But what you may not realize is an evolution to agile is also an opportunity to level the playing field for women and align your company’s strategic goals with inclusion.
San Francisco’s First Black Woman Mayor Raises Hope For Inclusion Across America (Blog Post)
The city of San Francisco recently made history. It has elected its first Black woman mayor, London Breed. She won in a special election called after the late Mayor Ed Lee died suddenly of a heart attack late in 2017.
A Topic for Discussion (Blog Post)
I’m regularly told that I’m a ‘good dad’ when I’m simply in line with the kids anywhere (especially in the grocery store). It’s always a woman telling me that I’m a ‘good dad.'
Many Are Unaware of the Benefits (Blog Post)
Paternity leave can go a long way toward building the kinds of businesses that attract and retain workers. It also increases corporate profits and builds gender equality—if done right.
My Parents Saved My Life (Blog Post)
Being one’s authentic and beautiful self can often be a difficult and challenging journey. The story of guest blogger, John LaVeck is, unfortunately, not an uncommon one, but one Catalyst is privileged to share—particularly during LGBT Pride month.
What Does It Mean When Corporate America Takes A Stand Against Racism? (Blog Post)
Earlier this week, Starbucks and ABC showed us what corporate leadership against overt racism looks like.
10 Amazing Pieces Of Advice To Elevate Women In The Workplace (Blog Post)
We’ve compiled a few quotes and some really cool gifs to inspire you and your organization to create a path to inclusion and equality. Because what’s good for women is good for business.
Yes, Asian American Characters Can Kick Butt Without Being Martial Arts Experts (Blog Post)
Asian characters, even minor ones, tend to be non-existent in the live action superhero world, and when they do appear, particularly in a major part, they are usually part of some sort of ancient, mystical society steeped in exotic orientalism.