Research

Catalyst research is the foundation of all our solutions for creating equitable workplaces. We examine today’s work environments and employees’ experiences in them. We track representation of women in corporate leadership and determine the root causes of gender gaps. We use fact-based, scientific methods—including longitudinal panels and large-scale field studies—to explore barriers and measure success. Whether you’re looking for numbers, ideas, or solutions, Catalyst has what you need. It’s why Catalyst is the most-trusted resource for knowledge on gender and inclusive leadership in the business.

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Paid Parental Leave on the Rise (Topic Overview)

Companies may attract more talent and see a decrease in attrition when they introduce parental leave benefits.

Catalyst Community: Unilever Winner Spotlight “Changing the Game, Unlocking the Future” Then, Now, and in the New Normal (Webinar Recording)

“Changing the Game, Unlocking the Future.” A core element of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan for growing the business and creating positive social impact, the initiative extends and enhances Unilever’s […]

Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health During and After the Crisis (Webinar Recording)

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 crisis has created a new and often-stressful reality for employees, as they struggle to cope with not only the spread of a dangerous […]

Now Is The Moment for Inclusive Leadership (Webinar Recording)

How can we collectively work to create a more inclusive workplace culture and society during this disruption?

Inclusive Future of Work

Being Intentional About Inclusion in Flexible and Remote Work (Webinar Recording)

Flexible and remote work allows organizations to be agile, responsive, and innovative in times of disruption now and into the future. Many organizations are quickly pivoting and implementing flexible and remote […]

Catalyst Community: Navigating These Uncertain Times, A Global Perspective (Webinar Recording)

We are in a moment of unprecedented disruption and widespread uncertainty. As new and unexpected developments occur in the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations must shift priorities. Individuals must navigate personal and […]

Women CEOs

How Women CEOs Are Selected & Succession (List)

Up-to-date information on women CEO selection and succession within Fortune 500 companies.

Catalyst Award Winner

Medtronic: Igniting Women to Lead Through the Medtronic Women’s Network (Practices)

Leveraging their powerful internal women's network, Medtronic is growing the women in their leadership across the organization.

Bias & Stereotypes

International Women’s Day 2020: Now Is The Moment To #BiasCorrect (Webinar Recording)

International Women’s Day (IWD) is an annual day of awareness-building and celebration, dedicated to accelerating the progress of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements globally. IWD also marks a […]

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Gender Representation

Women in Leadership at S&P/ TSX Companies (Report)

Canada’s largest companies are leading the pack to accelerate progress for women.

Catalyst Award Winner

Unilever: Changing the Game, Unlocking the Future (Practices)

Unilever combines balanced talent management practices, flexibility options, and coaching to create a company-wide inclusive culture.

How to Apply for the 2021 Catalyst Award (Webinar Recording)

Learn more as our Award Co-Chairs share insights about the process to submit an application for the Catalyst Awards.

DEI Messaging

Guide to Benchmarking Data on Women in the Workplace (Tool)

A summary of gender benchmarking resources that are publicly available.

Emotional Tax

Intersecting Identities and the Impact of Emotional Tax (Webinar Recording)

Learn the effects of the intersecting dimensions of difference, explore tools and tips to reduce the consequences of Emotional Tax.

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Inclusive Leadership

Are You an Inclusive Leader? (Quiz)

See if you are a leader who is creating an inclusive culture where team members can belong, contribute, and thrive.

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Multigenerational Workplace

Generation Z, the Future Workforce (Trend Brief)

Learn about the future of work for Generation Z, AKA post-Millennials, iGeneration, Gen Edge, and the Sharing Generation.

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Gender Representation

Socioeconomic Board Diversity (Trend Brief)

Having women on board is a start. But socioeconomic board diversity means also representing the interests of non-executive employees.

Sponsorship and Mentoring

Strategies for Career Advancement: The Importance of Sponsorship (Webinar Recording)

In this webinar, Lorraine Hariton and Deborah Borda discuss their respective careers and share strategies for securing sponsors.

Gender Representation

Missing Pieces Report: Industry View (Report)

The Missing Pieces Report: The 2018 Board Diversity Census of Women and Minorities on Fortune 500 Boards (Missing Pieces Report), a collaboration between the Alliance for Board Diversity and Deloitte, examined progress made from 2016 to 2018 in adding women and minorities to public company boards of directors across America’s largest companies.

Catalyst Award Winner

Deloitte: Inspiring Women (Practices)

Deloitte Australia is creating scalable culture change through equity goals, progressive parental leave and flex options, and modeling from leaders.