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Eliminate gender bias in development opportunities: Managers

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By  Amelia Costigan  &  Anna Beninger

Executive summary

Catalyst research shows that gender bias can seep into talent management systems, affecting every employee at every level in a vicious cycle. Managers use the processes and tools provided by HR (which are influenced by senior leadership) to evaluate the performance of employees and make decisions about advancement and development. Managers: learn more about how to ensure you are giving equal access to “hot jobs” and promotions by downloading this Supporter-only tool.

As you use this tool, also consider taking the following five actions:

  1. Be Specific:
  2. Make No Assumptions:
  3. Identify Your Blind Spots:
  4. Walk the Talk:
  5. Assignments Matter.

Looking for deeper insights? Learn more about how to ensure you are giving equal access to “hot jobs” and promotions by downloading this Supporter tool.

How to cite this product: Catalyst, Break the Cycle — Managers: Eliminating gender bias in development opportunities (Catalyst, 2018).

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