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
AB Volvo – Walk the Talk (Practices)
Implemented in 1998, Walk the Talk seeks to promote greater awareness and understanding of gender and leadership issues and their…
The Boeing Company – Training Employees to Become Agents of Change (Practices)
One of The Boeing Company's major diversity initiatives is to increase openness and communication among all team members by building…
Building Cultural Awareness: Questions to Ask Before Adapting a Women’s Initiative to a New Region (Tool)
Use this tool to guide your org's efforts at making a women's initiative work in new region.
Deloitte & Touche LLP – Mass Career Customization at Deloitte: A New Model for Building Careers and Developing Talent (Practices)
Deloitte's Mass Career Customization (MCC) framework deconstructs careers into four primary dimensions (pace, workload, location and schedule, and role) to…
Dow Corning – Leaders and Managers Driving WLE (Practices)
Beginning in 2004, Dow Corning began to proactively increase flexibility within the work environment in order to support and retain…
DuPont – Embedding a Flexible Mindset (Practices)
Efforts to improve employee work-life effectiveness are a fundamental element of attracting, retaining, and motivating DuPont's highly talented workforce. For…
Capital One – FWS Flexible Work Solutions (Practices)
Capital One created its Flexible Work Solutions (FWS) initiative to enhance organizational performance and real-estate asset utilization while supporting better work-life integration for its thousands of associates.
Infosys – Driving Work-Life Effectiveness Through Employee Empowerment at Infosys (Practices)
A central component of Infosys’ strategy was the creation of the role of global counselors, who ensure that women and men are effectively supported in their careers and personal lives.
McCarthy Tétrault LLP – Increasing Retention of Women Lawyers: The Parental Leave Program (Practices)
To bring the retention of women lawyers further into alignment with the firm’s progressive history of recruiting women, McCarthy Tétrault transformed the various regional parental leave policies into a firm-wide supportive and comprehensive Parental Leave Program.
Morgan Stanley – Keep Your Balance (Practices)
In an intense and active industry, finding the right balance between home and career is not an easy task. One of Morgan Stanley’s business principles is “Keep your balance,” and to help employees with this task, the firm offers a wide range of programs.
Sara Lee Corporation – Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent With Returnships (Practices)
Sara Lee's Returnship program was launched in 2009 as part of an initiative to attract and retain mid-level career professionals…
Best Buy – Enhanced Flexibility: Results-Only Work Environment at Best Buy (Practices)
Implemented in 2002 in response to employee survey data in which employees indicated that greater trust and flexibility would make…
Axiom – A New Model in Law Firm Work-Life Effectiveness (Practices)
Axiom's practice is a modern interpretation of the traditional law firm that offers clients the flexibility of outside counsel with…
Beyond Generational Differences: Bridging Gender and Generational Diversity at Work (Report)
As a result of demographic shifts, technologies, and focus on team-based approaches, generational diversity has become salient in many organizations.
Corning Incorporated – Street Smarts (Practices)
Corning's Street Smarts series is a collection of programs aimed at equipping women employees with the skills and awareness necessary…
Manpower – Talent Development Program (Practices)
Manpower's Talent Development Program helps objectively identify high-potentials and create and sustain a pool of talented, experienced employees from which…
PepsiCo, Inc. – People Processes (Practices)
PepsiCo has established very robust People Processes that integrate multiple HR initiatives including performance management, talent development, and career development.…
RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) – Integrating Diversity and Inclusion into Talent Management (Practices)
RBC's diversity priorities include being a recognized leader in workforce diversity at all levels of the organization; being the financial…
Ernst & Young LLP – Inclusiveness Roundtable Champions (Practices)
During annual performance review meetings—called Roundtables—each Ernst & Young business unit across the United States and Canada provides an Inclusiveness…
Communispace Corporation – Recognizing Employees, Building Business (Practices)
By focusing on energy more than time, Communispace creates an environment where the employees bring high energy to work.