Flexible Work

Catalyst has long argued that flexible work is the foundation of an inclusive work culture and a central tool to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our research shows that flexibility can increase retention, boost productivity, and decrease absenteeism.

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Podcast

Episode 103: What Does Gen Z Want in a Workplace?

Remington Bennett, Content Writer and Producer at The Female Quotient talks about how a multi-generational workplace will shift workplace culture.

Video: Catalyst Spills the Tea on Lazy Girl Jobs

Enjoy the inaugural episode of Catalyst Spills the Tea, a video series where we spill the tea on the trend, "lazy girl jobs."

Video: Dr. Claudia Goldin Talks Childcare and Greedy Jobs

Heather Foust-Cummings, Chief Research & Development Officer talks to lauded labor economist and 2023 winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, Dr. Claudia Goldin about her research and the significant impact childcare challenges have on women in the workplace.

Flexible Work

Inclusive Hybrid Actions for Organizations and Managers (Tool)

The future of work is flexible work. Make sure your managers—and your organization as a whole—are ready.

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Inclusive Future of Work

Ask Catalyst Express: Inclusive Hybrid Workplaces (Curated List)

Learn how your organization can create an inclusive flexible and remote work culture with these resources from Catalyst and beyond.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Ask Catalyst Express
Flexible Work

Flexible Work Arrangements: Ask Catalyst Express

Flexible work arrangments are a work-life effectiveness talent-management strategy critical for the future of work.

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Caretakers

Beyond the Binary for Mother’s and Father’s Day (Blog Post)

Many workplaces still lack the culture and infrastructure to assist and accommodate the parents and caregivers in their employ.

VIRTUAL EMEA ROUNDTABLE – Unpacking Menopause in the workplace

Join Catalyst and its Supporter organisations to discuss menopause in the workplace and how to build a successful menopause strategy.

4 Ways Employers Can Support Mothers in the Workplace

Catalyst resources on how to close the pay gap, provide flexible work, and more.

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Flexible Work

The Great Work/Life Divide in Canada (Report)

Catalyst-CNBC survey in Canada finds unfulfilled desire for flexible and/or remote work during the pandemic.

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60th Anniversary Letter from CEO Lorraine Hariton

Lorraine Hariton challenges corporate leaders to reimagine work in 2022 to make greater strides toward equity and inclusion.

Inclusive Future of Work

Creating an Inclusive Hybrid Workplace (Practices)

Learn how to create a hybrid work strategy that works for your company using real-world examples from these seven organizations.

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Flexible Work

The Great Work/Life Divide in the US (Report)

Our survey with CNBC in the US finds flexible and/or remote work is top request from employees.

Flexible Work

Employees Want to Make Work Permanently Flexible (Media Release)

A new survey shows employee preferences for returning to onsite work and insights on what is important to working parents.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

My Journey as an Afro-Latina During Covid (Blog Post)

Covid, racism, and burnout made me want a change. Here’s what I learned remote working in Costa Rica.

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The Power of Empathy in a Crisis (Report)

Our research shows that in challenging times, empathy can be particularly essential. Learn how your organization can benefit from it.

Flexible Work

10 Models of Workplace Flexibility (Infographic)

This infographic illustrates 10 different workplace models and best practices for building a remote-first and flextime-first work culture.

Flexible Work

Developing Inclusive and Flexible Teams (Webinar Recording)

Hear from our speakers how DSM has created effective tools and strategies to support flexible work arrangements.

Remote Work

Working Remotely: The Global Impact on Employee Experiences (Webinar Recording)

Gain insights from our latest report and hear from speakers who are planning for future workspaces.

Remote Work

“Burnout” Crisis at Work Threatens Post-Pandemic Workplaces (Media Release)

New Catalyst research demonstrates that remote work can increase productivity and decrease burnout when utilized by organizations intentionally.