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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Champions For Change

Progress in Action: Catalyst CEO Champions For Change (Report)

Champion companies had a higher percentage of women in leadership positions at every level compared to their global peers.

Artificial Intelligence

How AI Reinforces Gender Stereotypes (Trend Brief)

Artificial Intelligence is only as good as humans design it to be, and humans still have work to do.

Inclusive Leadership

Lead Outward and Lead Inward to Build an Inclusive Workplace (Infographic)

There are six core behaviors of inclusive leaders that drive results and create psychological safety for employees.

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Inclusive Leadership

Getting Real About Inclusive Leadership (Report)

Catalyst research demonstrates the role managers play in creating inclusive workplaces and highlights the elements of inclusive leadership.

Optimize Your Workforce Data Using Catalyst’s Vital Signs – Asia Pacific (Webinar Recording)

This webinar will teach you how to use Vital Signs to tell the story of historical trends and track patterns.

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Inclusive Future of Work

Women and the Future of Work (Report)

Catalyst's new report on the future of work and women examines how to reimagine diversity and inclusion for the 21st century.

Inclusive Communications

Overcoming Conversation Roadblocks (Infographic)

Do you fear saying the wrong thing? Not sure how to respond to coworkers' insensitive remarks? Here are common roadblocks to communication and how to overcome them.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Hispanic LatinX Heritage Month (Webinar Recording)

Guest speakers describe what it’s like being of Hispanic-Latinx descent at work and how they achieved success.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI and Gender Bias (Trend Brief)

Humans may be programming their own biases, including around gender and race, into the algorithms behind artificial intelligence.

5 Ways to Create a Gender-Inclusive Workplace
LGBTQ+

5 Ways to Create a Gender-Inclusive Workplace (Infographic)

Becoming an ally and an advocate for gender inclusion is simpler than you might think. Follow these steps.

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LGBTQ+

What Is Gender? A Guide to Understand Gender Identity (Tool)

How companies and employees can prepare for a gender non-binary workplace.

Inclusive Recruiting (Webinar Recording)

Hear tips on how your organization can tap the talents of women and others to gain diverse opinions and ideas.

Flip the Script: Disabilities in the Workplace (logo)
Bias & Stereotypes

Disabilities: Flip the Script (Infographic)

Rather than focus on a person's abilities, focus on creating connections and engaging with that person.

Bias & Stereotypes

Eliminating the Double Bind (Webinar Recording)

Catalyst's Kimberly Doyle reviews three predicaments that put women in a “double bind,” and how to eliminate them.

Flexible Work Arrangements (Webinar Recording)

Experts discuss the benefits of workplace flexibility, bust myths about it, and arm leaders with tools to establish it.

Measurement

Vital Signs: Case Study (Tool)

See our Vital Signs in action with this example of a completed analysis.

Emotional Tax

How and Why to Create an Empowering Workplace (Infographic)

Feelings of empowerment are key to creating a psychologically safe work environment where all employees can thrive.

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Emotional Tax

Empowering Workplaces Combat Emotional Tax for People of Colour in Canada (Report)

Learn about the experience of Emotional Tax by women of colour in Canada and the effects of empowering workplaces.

Inclusive Leadership

Inclusive Leadership: The View From Six Countries (Report)

This study delves into the similarities across countries in how employees characterize inclusion and leadership behaviors that foster it.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ and Gender Expression (Webinar Recording)

Sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression are personal characteristics that everyone has and uses to build trust with others.