Career Advancement
From the transparency needed to close the gender pay gap to securing mentors and sponsors, career advancement is hardly the predictable, linear process it used to be. Learn more about these topics and how gender representation in the C-suite and on boards can support positive culture change across your organization.
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Catalyst illumine des édifices partout dans le monde à l’occasion de la journée internationale des femmes (Communiqué de presse)
Ce soir, à la veille de la Journée internationale des femmes, Catalyst illuminera des édifices afin de porter un message puissant au monde : l’importance de créer des milieux de travail qui encouragent l’avancement des femmes. Dans le cadre de l’événement Édifices en lumière de Catalyst, des dizaines de structures urbaines parmi les plus emblématiques au monde seront illuminées, notamment aux États-Unis, au Canada, au Royaume-Uni, au Pérou et en Colombie.
Catalyst Takes Over Global Skylines on International Women’s Day (Media Release)
On the eve of International Women’s Day 2018, Catalyst is using buildings as beacons to send a powerful message to the world: we need workplaces that work for women. As part of the Catalyst Skyline Takeover campaign, dozens of the most iconic and influential city structures across the global skyline—including buildings in the United States, Canada, the U.K., Peru, and Colombia—are projecting a red female symbol or illuminating it in their building windows to showcase a collective dedication to advancing women in the corporate world.
IBM – Leading the Cognitive Era Powered by the Global Advancement of Women (Practices)
Leading the Cognitive Era Powered by the Global Advancement of Women at IBM is a global initiative that started in 2012 with the appointment of CEO Ginni Rometty. In the […]
Nationwide – Our Associates’ Success Drives Business Success (Practices)
In 2011, Nationwide launched its initiative, Our Associates’ Success Drives Business Success, to build on its strong cultural foundation anchored by the company’s first core value, “We Value People.” A […]
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) – Women@BCG (Practices)
In 2013, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reformed its Women’s Initiative into Women @ BCG, with the goal of increasing the number of women employees in senior leadership roles and creating […]
We Can All Be Everyday Heroes (Blog Post)
The word “superhero” conjures up images of capes, masks, lots of Lycra, and extraordinary powers. And based on decades of pop culture imagery, it’s usually a male hero saving the day. However, thanks to the incredible success of the recent Wonder Woman movie, we are currently experiencing a much-needed burst of superhero equality! But I digress. There’s actually another kind of heroism I want to talk about today. And it’s just as powerful.
Everyday Heroes: Catalyst CEO Champions For Change 2017 (Report)
These companies are pledging to make positive change happen for women and actually sharing their data.
Catalyst Elects Deloitte’s Cathy Engelbert as New Board Chair (Media Release)
Catalyst announced today the election of Cathy Engelbert, CEO, Deloitte, as chair of the Catalyst Board of Directors effective January 1, 2018.
The Queen Bee And The King Wasp: What’s All The Buzz? (Blog Post)
I continue to wonder about this Queen Bee persona. Why are women oftentimes characterized as the villain? Is it because, given women’s lesser numbers, this Queen is easier to spot?
Turn Perception Into Reality (Infographic)
Good News: Most people think we should have gender equality. Bad News: They believe we've already achieved it.
2016 Catalyst Census: Women and Men Board Directors (Report)
Find out how many women hold seats on S&P 500 boards.
No, Black Women Still Don’t Earn The Same As Their White Peers. Here’s Why. (Blog Post)
The gender pay gap is partly a result of systemic barriers and biases—not because of skills and qualifications.
Catalyst Names New U.S. Class Members to the Catalyst Women on Board™ Initiative (Media Release)
Ten board-ready senior executive women have been chosen by Catalyst, as of June 2017, as the second U.S. class of the Catalyst Women On Board™ initiative. The sponsorship program matches exceptional candidates with leading CEOs and board chairs to help advance more women onto corporate boards in the United States.
Nearly Is Not Enough! (Blog Post)
Seventeen years ago, as a young research assistant at Catalyst, I began to document and track the status of women and minorities on corporate boards. Over the years, I made it my life’s work to identify, familiarize myself with, and memorize the names of successful women and minority business leaders who serve as executives and on boards at America’s leading companies.
No Time To Prepare? Improve Your Brand By Learning To Speak Spontaneously (Blog Post)
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a similar complaint from clients who have been asked to speak without enough time to prepare. But being a great speaker isn’t about how much time you spend preparing — it’s about learning key skills that will help you speak spontaneously with ease.
5 Ways To Close The Gender Pay Gap (Blog Post)
Here are a few solutions, along with some helpful tips for closing the pay gap once and for all.
Catalyst CEO Champions For Change Initiative Launches on International Women’s Day (Media Release)
Established in March 2017, Catalyst CEO Champions For Change recognizes CEOs and senior leaders who support and drive diversity and inclusion within their organizations.
International Women’s Day 2017: The Power of Sponsorship (Webinar Recording)
Listen to this webinar recording to hear from a current sponsor and protégé, and to see how sponsorship can provide a win-win-win situation.
4 Lessons I Learned from Mentoring (Blog Post)
Early in my career I didn't thoroughly understand what mentorship was or how it worked. I was lucky that my mentor relationships formed organically, but as my career progressed I began to understand how much of an impact my mentors had on me, and that I too made an impact on them.
Despite Modest Gains, Women and People of Color See Little Change in Representation on Fortune 500 Boards (Media Release)
While boardroom diversity in Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies has increased for women and certain minority groups, according to the Missing Pieces Report, studies reveal that minority men and women experienced only slight gains from 2010 to 2016.