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
Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP – Strategies for Success: An Ongoing Commitment to Diversity (Practices)
The goal of Sidley’s overall diversity effort is three-fold: to increase the firm’s success in retaining women attorneys and attorneys of color; to promote a greater number of women associates and associates of color to partnership; and to promote a greater number of these partners to positions of power within the firm.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation – Bridging Cultures, Leveraging Differences (Practices)
This initiative is premised on a strong diversity business case generated by the diversity-of-thought concept, which maintains that different types of thinking stem from different dimensions of diversity.
Making Change: Creating a Business-Aligned Diversity Scorecard (Tool)
This tool will give you a better understanding of the links between your organization's diversity strategy and its overall business strategy.
2004 EOWA Australian Census of Women in Leadership (Report)
This Census was produced by EOWA, a Catalyst Census Partner.
Women and Men in U.S. Corporate Leadership: Same Workplace, Different Realities? (Report)
This study measures the attitudes and experiences of Fortune 1000 women and men executives directly below the CEO level.
General Electric – Developing Women Leaders: Synergistic Forces Driving Change (Practices)
General Electric uniquely addresses the challenge of talent development by providing management women with the information, experience, and visibility needed to become leaders.
2003 Catalyst Census of Women Board Directors of Canada (Report)
Take a close look at women in the Canadian boardroom, modeled after the Census of Women Board Directors of the Fortune 500.
Advancing African American Women in the Workplace: What Managers Need to Know (Report)
This report examines the barriers facing African-American women in the workplace.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. – Optimizing Talent: A Culture of Empowerment (Practices)
Harley-Davidson’s effort focuses on development, visibility, and advancement opportunities for all employees.
Shell Oil Company U.S. – Valuing and Leveraging Diversity to Become a Model of Inclusiveness (Practices)
Shell created an environment in which differences in background and perspective are respected, valued, and leveraged.
2003 Catalyst Census of Women Board Directors of the Fortune 500 (Report)
The report lists women on each company's board, with state, industry, and other analyses.
Bit by Bit: A Catalyst Guide to Advancing Women in High Tech Companies (Report)
Catalyst embarked on the current study to delve deeper into the issues facing women in the high tech industry.
Advancing Asian Women in the Workplace: What Managers Need to Know (Report)
This report examines the barriers facing Asian-American women in the workplace.
Women in U.S Corporate Leadership: 2003 (Report)
This report examines the experiences and perceptions of the Fortune 1000's most senior women.
Advancing Latinas in the Workplace: What Managers Need to Know (Report)
This report examines the barriers facing Latin-American women in the workplace.
2002 Census of Women Corporate Officers and Top Earners of Canada (Report)
This is a company-by-company count of women officers in leading Canadian companies .
WellPoint Health Networks Inc. – Harnessing High Potential Talent: A Strategic Approach (Practices)
WellPoint has created and implemented the Human Resources Planning Program (HRP), a system that provides tools for employees, supervisors, human…
Accenture – Great Place to Work for Women (Practices)
Accenture developed and implemented the Great Place to Work for Women initiative in 1994 to create a culture in which…
Ernst & Young LLP – Promoting Change: Developing & Advancing Women (Practices)
Ernst & Young's initiative, Promoting Change: Developing & Advancing Women, is a broad-based effort that combines an active career development…
Leaders in a Global Economy: A Study of Executive Women and Men (Report)
This study challenges some of the common wisdom regarding women in leadership and provides recommendations for action by companies.