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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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Coronavirus Layoffs Could Erase Many of Women’s Workplace Gains (Blog Post)

March 26, 2020

Research suggests women are more likely to lose jobs in layoffs. Here's why, and how to prevent it.

Managing Remote Teams Inclusively: Our Best Tips (Blog Post)

March 25, 2020

Catalyst experts discuss tips and leading practices on managing remote teams and work inclusively.

Why Inclusive Workplaces Matter in a Time of Crisis (Blog Post)

March 24, 2020

More than ever, inclusion is required as we face unprecedented challenges, writes Catalyst President and CEO Lorraine Hariton.

I’ve Worked from Home for 12 Years. Here’s What I’ve Learned. (Blog Post)

March 18, 2020

For employees being thrust into remote work for the first time, here are some tips.

Catalyst Award Winner

2020 Catalyst Award Winners: A Road Map to Inclusion (Blog Post)

March 12, 2020

Now, more than ever, inclusive workplaces are essential. Deloitte, Medtronic, and Unilever show us how to get the job done.

black and white photo of Lorraine Harriton with words superimposed that read abrasive synonym assertive
Bias & Stereotypes

Abrasive–or Assertive? How Unconscious Bias Affected My Career (Blog Post)

March 4, 2020

Catalyst CEO Lorraine Hariton on how unconscious bias has affected her -- and all women.

Lorraine Hariton and Deborah Borda.
Sponsorship and Mentoring

New York Philharmonic’s Deborah Borda on Building Diverse Teams (Blog Post)

February 13, 2020

"If we have more women in leadership roles, we’ll have a broader talent pool and better music," says Deborah Borda of the New York Philharmonic.

Two African-American businessmen embrace.
MARC

5 Ways Every Man Can Challenge the Toxic Culture of Masculinity (Blog Post)

February 5, 2020

Masculinity isn't toxic. The culture around masculinity is. Challenge these cultural constrictions and model what masculinity can be.

Catalyst CEO Lorraine Hariton speaks with Carol Stubbings, PwC at Female Quotient's panel "Future-Proofing: Preparing for Tomorrow's Workforce, Today" at the 2020 Davos World Economic Forum.
Inclusive Leadership

What Everyone Was Talking About at Davos 2020 (Blog Post)

January 29, 2020

When I returned from the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos on Saturday, I had one overwhelming emotion: Exuberance.

A wide photo of the 2019 Catalyst Awards fireside chat in the ballroom of the Hilton Midtown in Manhattan.
Inclusive Future of Work

So Many Diversity & Inclusion Conferences. Why This One Matters in 2020. (Blog Post)

January 22, 2020

An interview with the two employees who led the selection of the 2020 Catalyst Award winners.

Group of people watching stereoscopic images.
Inclusive Future of Work

Top 10 Workforce Trends to Watch in the New Decade (Blog Post)

January 8, 2020

Catalyst's CEO shares the most important changes and trends transforming our workplaces in 2020 and beyond.

Brains and gears inside them turning.
Bias & Stereotypes

11 Harmful Types of Unconscious Bias and How to Interrupt Them (Blog Post)

January 2, 2020

Gender bias is just one type. Learn about others as well as how to interrupt them.

A young businesswoman working outdoors at a bistro on her laptop.
DEI 101

8 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2019 (Blog Post)

December 19, 2019

Catch up over the holidays with our recommendations for podcasts on inclusive leadership, books about women leaders, and more.

A man holds his young baby while the mother leans over his shoulder.

Catalyst President & CEO Quoted in the Associated Press (Blog)

December 18, 2019

President & CEO Lorraine Hariton's take on a proposed federal policy that would extend paid parental leave for federal employees.

Keynote Speaker Dr. Helen Papagiannis shared how Technology Is Shaping the New Reality.
Inclusive Future of Work

11 Trends Shaping the Future of Work for Women (Blog Post)

December 12, 2019

Empathy will become a critical skill and other surprising takeaways from Catalyst's Women and Future of Work Symposium.

Catalyst CEO Lorraine Hariton, left, with Lockheed CEO Marillyn Hewson in Catalyst's New York office.

Why I’m Still Learning to Be an Inclusive Leader (Blog Post)

December 3, 2019

Catalyst CEO Lorraine Hariton on what she learned about becoming an inclusive leader from Lockheed CEO Marillyn Hewson.

From Left to right: Moderator: Lydia Dishman, Fast Company | Archie Deskus, SVP and CIO, HPE | Anne Jean-Baptiste - Head of Product Inclusion, Research & Activation, Google | Caryn Drange, Director Product and Technology, Grubhub | Janeen Uzell - COO, Wikimedia Foundation
MARC

4 Things I Learned About Engaging Men and Gender Equity (Blog Post)

November 20, 2019

Catalyst's Ludo Gabriele spent a day listening to men discuss gender equity and gained some insights about the nature of allyship.

Tanya van Biesen speaking at the Catalyst Canada Honours Conference
Inclusive Future of Work

Highlights From the 2019 Catalyst Canada Honours – In Photos (Blog Post)

November 11, 2019

See what you missed from the 2019 Catalyst Canada Honours Conference and Dinner in Toronto with these great event images.

Riya Karumanchi

This Teenager Is Giving a Keynote at CCH Conference. Here's Why. (Blog Post)

October 25, 2019

This year, Catalyst Canada Honours features a keynote by the 16-year-old founder of Smart Cane. Here she explains her view of the future at work.

chalkboard illustration of gears representing the human brain
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.