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.

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Allyship in the Workplace: Building Community with Inclusive Practices in Times of Crisis (Webinar Recording)

Learn how allyship can serve as the impetus for connecting across differences, while creating a sustainable, inclusive work environment.

Women in the workforce US
DEI Messaging

Women in the Workforce: United States (Quick Take)

Data overview of American women at all levels of the workforce, updated to reflect changes during Covid-19 pandemic.

STEM

Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Quick Take

Data and sources for women in STEM industries in Australia, Canada, Europe, India, Japan, and the United States.

STEM

STEM: Ask Catalyst Express

Data and credible resources on how STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) organizations can attract, promote, recruit, and retain women.

Sponsorship and Mentoring

Sponsorship and Mentoring: Ask Catalyst Express

Understand the difference between role models, coaches, mentors, and sponsors with data and resources on mentorship and sponsoring women in organizations.

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Ask Catalyst Express

Data and resources for building beneficial and effective Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for employees and their organizations.

Screenshot from roundtable "The World’s First Gender Data Tool, Raising Transparency in Investing"

The World’s First Gender Data Tool, Raising Transparency in Investing (Roundtable Recording)

Discover the world’s first gender data tool, which shows the gender composition of top executive teams.

Group of men sitting at table talking
Organizational Culture Change

Men Interrupting Sexism: A View from 12 Countries

What can organizations do to help men become better partners in the struggle against workplace sexism?

Interrupting Sexism
Organizational Culture Change

How To Tackle Negative Workplace Climates (Tool)

Learn to identify the symptoms of three negative organizational conditions found to impact men’s decisions not to interrupt sexism.

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Inclusive Future of Work

The Risks of Performative Policies (Report)

This report is a wake-up call for CEOs as employers continue to face high turnover via the Great Resignation.

Forging the Path to True Workplace Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Employees (Webinar Recording)

Speakers will share their lived experiences, teach best practices from their organization, and discuss actionable steps for LGBTQ+ progress.

Inclusive Leadership

5 Strategies to Promote Inclusion (Tool)

An important part of managing a team is making each member feel included. With this tool, you’ll learn how.

DEI 101

Organizational Structures for DEI: Ask Catalyst Express

Data and resources addressing key topics for organizations beginning to develop a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative.

Unconscious Bias
Bias & Stereotypes

Unconscious Bias: Definition and Understanding

Resources for employees to interrupt their own biases.

Inclusive Communications

Talking Across Differences: Ask Catalyst Express

It's time to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Here's how to connect across differences.

Prioritizing Asian/Pacific Island Communities’ Experiences in the Workplace (Webinar Recording)

Organizational leaders examine where we are now with regard to Asian and Pacific Islander women’s workplace experiences.

Organizational Culture Change

Addressing Burnout in the Workplace (Topic Overview)

Burnout has become a major global concern in the workplace. To support workers, organizations need to tackle this systemic issue.

Recruitment and Retention

Inclusive Recruitment: Ask Catalyst Express

Data and resources for human resources professionals and hiring managers evaluating their organization's policies on diversity recruitment.

Pay Gap & Transparency

Getting Started With Pay Equity (Practices)

These organizations focused on closing the gender pay gap by learning more about their employees and analyzing the data.

Recruitment and Retention

Inclusive Talent Acquisition – What does “good” look like? (Canada Roundtable Recording)

Watch as representatives from Scotiabank discuss their recent initiative to remove resumes from campus hiring initiatives.