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Catalyst Names CIBC’s Victor G. Dodig Chair of its Canadian Advisory Board (Media Release)
Catalyst announced today the appointment of Victor G. Dodig, President and CEO, CIBC, as Chair of the Catalyst Canada Advisory Board. Dodig has been a member of the Advisory Board for three years, and succeeds Bill Downe, CEO, BMO Financial Group, as Chair.
Catalyst to Honour Exceptional Corporate Leaders Advancing Women and Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces (Media Release)
Catalyst announced today the 2017 Catalyst Canada Honours Champions: four corporate leaders who have made transformational contributions helping to advance women and inclusion in Canadian workplaces; and one emerging leader whose inspiring leadership has contributed to meaningful progress for inclusion within her organization.
Catalyst célèbre des dirigeants d’entreprise exceptionnels qui œuvrent en faveur de l’avancement des femmes et de l’inclusion dans les milieux de travail (Communiqué de presse)
Catalyst a annoncé aujourd’hui le nom des champions des Prix honorifiques de Catalyst Canada 2017 – quatre dirigeants d’entreprise dont les efforts transformationnels ont contribué à l’avancement des femmes et de la création de milieux de travail inclusifs et une « leader en devenir », dont le leadership inspirant a contribué aux progrès importants de l’inclusion au sein de leurs organisations.
Catalyst Names New U.S. Class Members to the Catalyst Women on Board™ Initiative (Media Release)
Ten board-ready senior executive women have been chosen by Catalyst, as of June 2017, as the second U.S. class of the Catalyst Women On Board™ initiative. The sponsorship program matches exceptional candidates with leading CEOs and board chairs to help advance more women onto corporate boards in the United States.
Catalyst Builds Out its Leadership Team to Expand How it Helps Companies Advance and Accelerate Women in Business (Media Release)
Catalyst has announced, as of June 2017, changes to its executive leadership team to further drive the organization’s mission impact and spur positive changes for women at work.
Catalyst President and CEO Deborah Gillis to Receive Honorary Degree from Cape Breton University (Media Release)
Catalyst President & CEO Deborah Gillis will accept an honorary degree from Cape Breton University for dedicating her life’s work to advocating for women’s rights and equality. The degree Doctor of Laws honoris causa will be conferred on Gillis during the 2017 CBU Spring Convocation.
Catalyst Names Shelley S. O’Connor of Morgan Stanley and Tiger Tyagarajan of Genpact to its Board of Directors (Media Release)
Catalyst announced on April 25, 2017, the appointment of two new board members: Shelley S. O’Connor, Co-Head, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Chairman, Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A.; and NV “Tiger” Tyagarajan, President and CEO, Genpact.
Catalyst Japan Honors Women’s Advancement Initiatives at Deutsche Bank Group Japan, LIXIL Group Corporation, McDonald’s Company (Japan) Ltd., Seiyu GK and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Media Release)
The Catalyst Distinction winners will be celebrated at the second annual Catalyst Solutions Summit Japan on June 1, 2017.
女性活躍推進を表彰する「カタリスト特別賞」受賞企業発表 ドイツ銀行グループ、株式会社LIXILグループ、日本マクドナルド株式会社、合同会社西友、株式会社三井住友銀行の5社が受賞 (メディアリリース)
企業におけるインクルージョンを通じて女性のキャリア推進を支援する非営利団体カタリストは、本日、女性活躍推進やダイバーシティ＆インクルージョンへの日本での取り組みを表彰する「カタリスト特別賞」の第1回受賞企業を発表しました。
Catalyst CEO Champions For Change Initiative Launches on International Women’s Day (Media Release)
Established in March 2017, Catalyst CEO Champions For Change recognizes CEOs and senior leaders who support and drive diversity and inclusion within their organizations.
Despite Modest Gains, Women and People of Color See Little Change in Representation on Fortune 500 Boards (Media Release)
While boardroom diversity in Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies has increased for women and certain minority groups, according to the Missing Pieces Report, studies reveal that minority men and women experienced only slight gains from 2010 to 2016.
2017 Catalyst Award Honors Global Initiatives at 3M, BMO Financial Group and Rockwell Automation (Media Release)
3M, BMO Financial Group and Rockwell Automation were awarded the prestigious 2017 Catalyst Award for their exceptional efforts that help advance women in business.
Les Prix honorifiques Catalyst 2017 célèbrent les initiatives mondiales de 3M, BMO Groupe Financier et Rockwell Automation (Communiqué de presse)
Catalyst a annoncé que des initiatives de 3M, BMO Groupe financier et Rockwell Automation remportent les prestigieux Prix honorifiques Catalyst 2017.
Catalyst Statement on the U.S. “Immigration Ban” (Media Release)
A statement from Catalyst on the January 2017 U.S. "Immigration Ban" - Executive Order 13769.
Catalyst Elects Global Leaders as New Board Members (Media Release)
Catalyst's new board members as of January 2017 are Julie Sweet, Group Chief Executive, North America, Accenture; and David Taylor, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer, P&G.
Annual Catalyst Awards Conference and Dinner March 8 on 2017 International Women’s Day with Dinner Chair David S. Taylor, CEO, The Procter and Gamble Company (Media Release)
Catalyst's 2017 Catalyst Awards Conference and Dinner, held on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017, had the theme “Leadership Redefined” and celebrated transformational leaders and innovative corporate initiatives striving to accelerate progress for women in the workforce.
Role Negotiation May Help Boost High-Potential Women’s and Men’s Access to Hot Jobs (Media Release)
According to a December 2016 Catalyst report, "Role Negotiation and the Pursuit of Hot Jobs," there are several potential payoffs from the successful role negotiations of high-potential women and men: they report greater access to hot jobs, see themselves as more innovative in their work, and picture themselves as more likely to stay with their current organization.
Statement From Catalyst President & CEO Deborah Gillis on the Results of the 2016 U.S. Election (Public Statement)
Catalyst President & CEO Deborah Gillis released a statement on the results of the United States presidential election of 2016.
Catalyst and Ascend Canada Partner on Critical Research about Gender, Race and Ethnicity in Canadian Workplaces (Media Release)
Catalyst and Ascend Canada are collaborating on a longitudinal initiative on gender, race and ethnicity and the challenges and opportunities related to achieving inclusion in the Canadian workplace.
Catalyst and ESSENCE Magazine Team Up to Examine the Emotional Tax Black Women Bear at Work (Media Release)
In its October 2016 report "Emotional Tax: How Black Women and Men Pay More at Work and How Leaders Can Take Action," Catalyst shares new data—prepared exclusively for ESSENCE magazine—revealing an “emotional tax” that Black professionals can feel at work and the associated detrimental effects on their health, well-being, and ability to thrive at work.