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.
Results
The Great Debate: Flexibility vs. Face Time – Busting the Myths Behind Flexible Work Arrangements (Report)
This report separates myth from fact using data from actual high-potential employees working around the world.
BNY Mellon – Fostering Global Inclusion and Multiculturalism (Practices)
To attract and retain diverse talent, the company bolstered support for its employee resource groups.
The 1990 Institute – Spring Bud Project (Practices)
The 1990 Institute Spring Bud Project was created to educate 1,000 girls in the Shaanxi Province.
Natura – Fostering Innovation, Empowering Employees, and Developing Communities: Sustainability for Business and Society (Practices)
Learn about Natura's efforts at sustaining the communities within which it operates.
2012 Catalyst Census: Financial Post 500 Women Senior Officers and Top Earners (Report)
Census tracking women's roles in senior officer positions.
Vital Signs: Using Your Data to Close the Gaps (Tool)
This tool uses a guided approach to show you how to apply a diversity lens to your workforce data.
Vital Signs: PowerPoint Template (Tool)
This powerful PPT template can help you analyze your data to close gender gaps at your organization.
Unilever – Global Reach With Local Roots: Creating a Gender-Balanced Workforce in Different Cultural Contexts (Practices)
Unilever's initiative, Global Reach With Local Roots: Creating a Gender-Balanced Workforce in Different Cultural Contexts, accelerates the advancement of high-potential…
Alcoa Inc. – Building Opportunities for Women in a “Hard Hat” Company (Practices)
In the midst of hard economic times, Alcoa's initiative Building Opportunities for Women in a "Hard Hat" Company is increasing women's representation…
The Coca-Cola Company – Global Women’s Initiative: Women as the Real Drivers of the 21st Century (Practices)
The Coca-Cola Company's Global Women's Initiative: Women as the Real Drivers of the 21st Century seeks to advance women internally…
Cisco Systems, Inc. – Developing Women: Cisco’s Executive Shadowing Program (Practices)
Cisco's Executive Shadowing program began in 2009 as a grassroots effort to develop women employees by pairing Cisco executives with…
2012 Catalyst Census: Fortune 500 Women Board Directors (Report)
This census provides critical statistics to gauge women's advancement into leadership and highlights the gender diversity gap.
2012 Catalyst Census: Fortune 500 Women Executive Officers and Top Earners (Report)
The 2012 Catalyst Census provides critical statistics to gauge women's advancement into leadership and highlights the gender diversity gap.
Optimizing Mentoring Programs for Women of Color (Tool)
This tool provides assistance in developing new or refocusing existing mentoring programs on diverse women.
Career Pathways 3: Applying Proven Career Advancement Techniques (Tool)
This third tool in the Career Pathways Toolkit includes self-guided activities designed to help you develop or redesign your career advancement action plan.
Career Pathways 2: Building Workplace Relationship Self-Awareness (Tool)
This second tool provides interactive self-assessments to help you gain a better understanding of how key workplace relationships and interactions can benefit your career.
Career Pathways 1: Assessing Your Career Advancement Strategies (Tool)
This first tool provides interactive self-assessments designed to help you develop a greater understanding of your current career advancement strategies.
Good Intentions, Imperfect Execution? Women Get Fewer of the “Hot Jobs” Needed to Advance (Report)
This report examines the impact of leadership development—both formal programs and on-the-job experiences—on high potentials' career advancement.
Lloyds Banking Group – Championing Diversity to Build a Strong Talent Pipeline (Practices)
When Lloyds and HBOS merged to become Lloyds Banking Group in 2009, executives used it as an opportunity to review…
Nationwide – Touch Point Program (Practices)
Nationwide places a strategic focus on people, which includes developing talent. For employees at the 85-year-old insurance and finance organization,…