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
User’s Guide: Discussing Unwritten Rules With Your Supervisors, Employees, and Teams (Tool)
This booklet is designed to guide supervisors, employees, and work teams in discussions about the unwritten rules to advancement.
Unwritten Rules: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Career (Report)
In this report, women and men from many industries and roles described behaviors and skills that help with promotional opportunities.
Career Advancement in Corporate Canada: A Focus on Visible Minorities – Workplace Fit and Stereotyping (Report)
This report examines how well visible minorities felt they fit into the work environment in corporate Canada.
2007 Catalyst Census of Women Board Directors of the FP500: Voices From the Boardroom (Report)
Catalyst analyzed the board directors of each company in the Financial Post 500 to see their gender makeups.
Methodology: 2007 Catalyst Census: Financial Post 500 Women Board Directors (Appendix)
Catalyst’s Census research is distinguished by the rigorous verification process we conduct on our data and by the comparability of…
Women of Color in Accounting (Report)
This report benchmarks the experiences of women of color against other demographic groups in accounting.
Leaders in a Global Economy: Finding the Fit for Top Talent (Report)
An in-depth study of the values and engagement of leaders in multinational companies.
Women in Technology: Maximizing Talent, Minimizing Barriers (Report)
This study shows the lay of the land for women in STEM companies and details areas for improvement and advancement.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. – Women in the Driver’s Seat: Gender Diversity as a Lever in Japan (Practices)
Nissan Motor's Japan-only initiative, Women in the Driver's Seat: Gender Diversity as a Lever in Japan, uses diversity to secure…
ING U.S. Financial Services – Beyond Diversity: Building One ING Culture (Practices)
ING USFS' initiative, Beyond Diversity: Building One ING Culture, has created a unifying culture that identifies diversity and inclusion as…
Women and Minorities on Fortune 100 Boards (Report)
Census compiled by: Alliance for Board Diversity, The Executive Leadership Council, and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility .
2007 Catalyst Census of Women Board Directors of the Fortune 500 (Report)
Catalyst's Census of women board directors details the percentage of board seats held by women and more.
2007 Catalyst Census of Women Corporate Officers and Top Earners of the Fortune 500 (Report)
Catalyst's Census of women corporate officers and top earners details the percentage of corporate officer positions held by women.
Career Advancement in Corporate Canada: A Focus on Visible Minorities – Critical Relationships (Report)
This report explores how visible minority women and men perceive their career advancement and development in corporate Canada.
Retaining People of Color: What Accounting Firms Need to Know (Report)
This report examines the state of women of color in the US and recommends retention strategies.
リーダーシップにおける女性のためのダブルバインドのジレンマ：あなたがそうするならくそったれ、あなたがそうしないなら運命づけられる（報告）
This report analyzes survey findings and interviews to reveal that gender stereotypes can create several predicaments for women leaders.
The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership: Damned if You Do, Doomed if You Don’t (Report)
This report analyzes survey findings and one-on-one interviews to reveal that gender stereotypes can create several predicaments for women leaders.
Scotiabank – Accountability Yields Success (Practices)
The advancement of women has long been a priority at Scotiabank. In 2002, a diverse, cross-functional group of the most…
Career Advancement in Corporate Canada: A Focus on Visible Minorities – Survey Findings (Report)
This report explores how visible minority women and men perceive their career advancement and development in corporate Canada.
2006 Catalyst Census: Women Corporate Officers and Top Earners of the FP500 in Canada (Report)
Catalyst has been tracking the progress of women in corporate leadership in Canada since 1998. In our Financial Post 500…