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
2002 Catalyst Census of Women Corporate Officers and Top Earners of the Fortune 500 (Report)
This is biannual count on a company-by-company basis of women officers and top earners in Fortune 500 companies.
2002 Catalyst Member Benchmarking (Report)
This report contains results, in-depth analysis, and workforce statistics analyzed by global region, race, and ethnicity.
Women of Color in Corporate Management: Three Years Later (Report)
This study reveals factors that influence career advancement and retention for women of color.
Women in Leadership: A European Business Imperative (Report)
Learn about the barriers to advancement women face in corporate Europe.
Bayer Corporation – Bayer Women: Leaders for the Global Marketplace (Practices)
Bayer Corporation, the United States subsidiary of Bayer AG, has developed an overarching approach to diversity in the context of…
Fannie Mae – Embracing Diversity to Foster Long-Term Success (Practices)
Fannie Mae, the private, shareholder-owned company that provides financing for nearly one in five U.S. mortgages, has developed a broad-based…
Marriott International, Inc. – Women and Marriott: Partners for the Future (Practices)
The goal of Marriott International's initiative, Women and Marriott: Partners for the Future, is to attract, advance, and retain talented…
Making Change: Creating a Business Case for Diversity (Tool)
Catalyst provides managers and HR professionals with a framework for understanding the elements of the business case.
2001 Catalyst Census of Women Board Directors (Report)
The report lists women on each company's board, with state, industry, and other analyses.
2001 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.
Women of Color Executives: Their Voices, Their Journeys (Report)
This report delves into the issues faced by African-American, Asian, and Latina women.
Making Change: Assessing Your Work Environment (Tool)
This tool is your beginner's guide to environmental workplace assessments.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. – Using Diversity to Forge a New Culture: The Chase-Chemical Merger Experience (Practices)
Keeping diversity in the forefront during large organizational change is a challenge for companies. The Chase Manhattan Bank was able…
General Mills, Inc. – Women in Leadership: The Power to Build the Future (Practices)
General Mills' initiative, Women in Leadership: The Power to Build the Future, centers on creating meaningful dialogue between diverse employees…
American Express Company – Building a Winning Culture: Accountability Counts (Practices)
Efforts to build a winning culture—one which diversity is a key component—are part of an evolution at American Express. The…
Breaking the Barriers: Women in Senior Management in the U.K. (Report)
The study explores the views of both senior women and CEOs on the barriers to women's advancement in organizations.
2000 Catalyst Census of Women Corporate Officers and Top Earners (Report)
This is a count on a company-by-company basis of women officers and top earners in Fortune 500 companies.
MBA Grads in Info Tech: Women and Men in the Information Technology Industry (Report)
This report focuses on the unique experiences of women and men MBAs in the information technology industry.
Women and the M.B.A.: Gateway to Opportunity (Report)
Catalyst conducted a study to examine career outcomes for women MBA graduates.
IBM Corporation – Global Women Leaders’ Task Force: Creating the Climate to Win (Practices)
The Executive Women's Diversity Task Force was one of eight task forces at IBM that began in July, 1995, with…