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Episode 101: Why The “Why” Matters
For this first episode of Breaking with Tradition, hosts Lucy, Victoria, and Erin sit down to set the stage and discuss both the Catalyst “why” and why it matters that we talk about it.
Episode 102: It’s Not All Doom & Gloom: State of DEI
Ruchika Tulshyan, expert, speaker and author on DEI and founder and CEO of Candour to discuss her predictions for our work this year and beyond.
What Companies Can Do to Retain Frontline Employees (Blog Post)
Employee well-being should be front and center for all organizations, especially those wishing to retain their best frontline talent.
7 Actions Your Company Should Take to Overcome Bias Against AANHPI Women (Blog Post)
HR and DEI leaders: you are empowered to steer your organizations toward cultural changes that will support these valued employees.
Are You Energized for enERGize?
Elizabeth Creveling of Zoetis offers a sneak preview of this online event for employee resource groups (ERGs).
Is DEI authentic? Caroline Wanga says we need a reframe.
"Our authentic self feeds our career, workplace, and interpersonal relationships. That is non-negotiable."
Time Is Ticking for the EU Pay Transparency Directive
A new landmark workplace law will reshape pay practices in the EU—and it’s about time.
Why is There Backlash Against DEI? — And How to Fix It
Why do some people misunderstand diversity, equity, and inclusion and falsely assert that it leads to discrimination, exclusion, and indoctrination?
Video: Dr. Claudia Goldin Talks Childcare and Greedy Jobs
Heather Foust-Cummings, Chief Research & Development Officer talks to lauded labor economist and 2023 winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, Dr. Claudia Goldin about her research and the significant impact childcare challenges have on women in the workplace.
7 Lessons From 4 Generations on Working Together (Blog Post)
A Baby Boomer, a Gen Xer, a Millennial, and a Gen Zer discuss leveraging differences to work better together.
Making Work More Respectful and Rewarding for Frontline Women in Hospitality
Erica Pollard, VP of Human Resources at Marriott, explains how hospitality can be more hospitable to women in frontline roles.
Fed Up With the Patriarchy? Don’t Get Mad, Get Data. (Book Review)
In "Invisible Women," author Caroline Criado Perez exposes the myriad gaps in data where women should be.
Multinational DEI Leaders Reveal How to Equalise Workplace Benefits
Five lessons about equality and inclusion in workplace benefits from top DEI leaders at global organizations.
How to Maximize the Potential of Your ERGs
Dow Chemical’s Shruti Bahadur and Tiffany D. Torain share insights on maximizing your ERG's potential.
When Women Win, Do Men Lose?
People of all genders benefit from gender equity, as the Catalyst MARC initiative demonstrates.
Must-Read Book on Racism, Colonialism, and Indigenous Life in Canada
"Seven Fallen Feathers" by Tanya Talaga is a powerful exploration of Indigenous life and death.
Unlock Equity for Women of Color: 5 Strategies from Google
The gender pay gap (the difference between the earnings for men and women) for women of color is a serious obstacle to racial and gender equity. In the US, Black […]
Celebrating Women in the Workplace Who Promote Systemic Change
For Women's History Month, Catalyst staff members share insights on how leaders can help create systemic change at work.
Five Key Takeaways From the 2024 Catalyst Award-Winning Initiatives
This year’s winners, Sephora and Zoetis, shared five ways any company can accelerate their diversity, equity, and inclusion journey.
Systemic Change Happens When People Committed to DEI Make Waves
For Women's History Month, Zabeen Hirji, Executive Advisor, Future of Work, Deloitte Canada, shares how to change workplace cultures.