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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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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

A Course on Emotional Tax and Racism: 6 Perspectives (Blog Post)

April 8, 2021

"I had no idea the journey it would take me through," said Human Resources Senior Director about new course.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

14 Racial Equity Terms You Should Know (Blog Post)

April 1, 2021

Learn the vocabulary you'll need for conversations about antiracism in the workplace.

Organizational Culture Change

10 Key Takeaways From the 2021 Catalyst Awards (Blog Post)

March 24, 2021

The 2021 Catalyst Awards, our largest event ever, affirmed that progress won’t pause, because equity can’t wait.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

“Open the Kimono”: A Misogynist and Racist Business Phrase (Blog Post)

March 22, 2021

Racist and misogynist language can lead to tragic outcomes, such as the March 2021 Atlanta murders of Asian American women.

Inclusive Leadership

Chobani Founder & CEO on Putting Humanity First (Blog Post)

March 9, 2021

Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder/CEO, Chobani, shares how diversity and inclusion have been the key to his company’s success.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

#BlackHistoryMonth: Present-Day Heroes Are Role Models For My Daughter (Blog Post)

February 1, 2021

My daughter’s school lacked resources, and lessons about Black history were relegated to one month of the year.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Beware Performative Allyship: 3 Signs to Look For (Blog Post)

January 25, 2021

Expressing solidarity isn’t enough. Here are a few things to watch out for.

Catalyst President and CEO Lorraine Hariton discusses how workplaces will change in 2021.
Inclusive Future of Work

Where Workplaces Are Heading in 2021 (Blog Post)

January 5, 2021

Changes to the workplace, says Catalyst's Lorraine Hariton, provide clear takeaways on what could lie ahead.

MARC

6 Surprising Takeaways From the MARC Summit (Blog Post)

December 7, 2020

Catalyst’s first Men Advocating Real Change conference provided some stunning lessons—even for the organizer.

Remote Work

Is Remote Work Overrated? (Blog Post)

November 12, 2020

As the pandemic drags on, some question the future of remote work. They’re missing the big picture.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Stories of Latinas in the Workplace (Blog Post)

November 2, 2020

Throughout corporate America, Latinas have been emerging as prominent leaders, with an increasing number in large public companies with significant operating roles. Yet they may fall victim to adversities and […]

MARC

Time to Redefine at the MARC Summit (Blog Post)

October 20, 2020

The MARC Summit, on December 3-4, is a virtual Catalyst experience that will jumpstart your journey to redefine masculinity.

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Catalyst Honours

Progress Didn’t Pause: Highlights From Catalyst Honours 2020 (Blog Post)

October 13, 2020

Our fully virtual conference—in which we recognized exceptional role models for women’s advancement—was sold out, with 2,000 registrants.

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Bias & Stereotypes

Manager’s Guide to Bias-Free Hiring (Blog Post)

October 1, 2020

Develop a more diverse and inclusive team by following these 5 steps.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Why Intersectionality Matters (Blog Post)

August 18, 2020

Race and gender are critical but not the whole story, explains Catalyst's Corin Ramos.

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Pay Gap & Transparency

One Way to Tackle Systemic Racism: Tackle the Gender Pay Gap (Blog Post)

August 10, 2020

4 steps every business needs to take.

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Inclusive Future of Work

This Expert Is Optimistic About the Post-Covid Workplace. Here’s Why. (Blog Post)

August 6, 2020

Catalyst’s Lauren Pasquarella Daley explains her optimism, plus steps leaders can take toward a better future.

5 Ways Employee Resource Groups Are Helping During Covid-19 (Blog Post)

July 16, 2020

ERGs are an important way for colleagues to connect and support each other personally and professionally.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

“Everyone’s Scar Tissue Looks Different”: Discussing Racism at Work (Blog Post)

July 7, 2020

Catalyst's Tahiana Abad explains why she is on guard-- and others in your office might be, too.

MARC

What Makes It Hard to Interrupt Sexism at Work? (Blog Post)

July 2, 2020

New Catalyst research includes candid stories of men frustrated about their workplace climate.