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.
Results
Genpact – Catalyst D&I Logues (Practices)
Gender diversity is vital to Genpact’s growth trajectory. The organization actively recruits and manages talent across the world in order to develop cutting-edge solutions for clients. Gender diversity is a […]
日産自動車株式会社–運転席の女性：日本のレバーとしてのジェンダーの多様性（ケーススタディ）
日産の日本国内におけるイニシアチブ「運転席に女性を。
Gap Inc. – Women and Opportunity (Practices)
Women and Opportunity is Gap Inc.’s global initiative and strategy to align all efforts related to women, including employees, customers, supply-chain workers, and women within the broader community. Gender equality, […]
Unilever – MAPS Maternity and Paternity Support (Practices)
In 2013, Unilever examined its retention data and found that there was a disproportionate number of women exiting. Concerned about why women were leaving at such high rates, the company’s […]
Making Flexibility Work (Webinar Recording)
This webinar discussed the types of flex work options, and how employers and employees can negotiate flexible workplace policies that work for everyone.
India Inc.: From Intention to Impact (Report)
Many companies in India are having trouble using diversity-focused policies to create an inclusive workplace where women can succeed.
Manulife Japan – Developing Women Talent (Practices)
Manulife Japan is enhancing women employees' capability to develop, advance, and grow their representation in leadership levels.
Procter & Gamble – Everyone Valued, Everyone Included, Everyone Performing at Their Peak™ (Practices)
Learn about Procter & Gamble's (P&G) global initiative, Everyone Valued, Everyone Included, Everyone Performing at Their Peak™
The adidas Group – Promoting Fair Play Through Work-Life Integration (Practices)
The adidas Group offers work-life benefits and more to their employees.
Managing Flex 1: Creating an Organizational Culture Supportive of Flexible Work Arrangements (Tool)
This tool helps companies assess whether their organizational culture is supportive of all employees working flexibly.
Managing Flex 2: Successfully Managing Employees Working Flexibly (Tool)
This tool provides managers with the resources they need to have conversations with their employees about their flexible work options.
Managing Flex 3: Requesting a Flexible Work Arrangement as an Individual (Tool)
This tool is a step-by-step guide for individuals who want to begin to work flexibly.
The Procter & Gamble Company – Developing Women Leaders in Asia-Pacific (Practices)
P&G has historically had a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. The company has a myriad of strategies, programs, and activities to support its employees and embrace inclusion across locations. […]
Nestlé – The Gender Balance Initiative (Practices)
Nestlé has committed to developing, advancing, and providing equal opportunities for women.
Microsoft Germany – Managers Modeling Success: Work-Life Effectiveness at Microsoft Germany (Practices)
Learn about Microsoft's work-life effectiveness arrangements and how senior leaders use the benefits to model them for others.
The Great Debate: Flexibility vs. Face Time – Busting the Myths Behind Flexible Work Arrangements (Report)
This report separates myth from fact using data from actual high-potential employees working around the world.
Unilever – Global Reach With Local Roots: Creating a Gender-Balanced Workforce in Different Cultural Contexts (Practices)
Unilever’s initiative, Global Reach With Local Roots: Creating a Gender-Balanced Workforce in Different Cultural Contexts, accelerates the advancement of high-potential women across different regions and leverages the company’s strong foundation […]
TURCK Inc. – Life Works @TURCK: Prioritizing Employee Well-Being and Flexibility (Practices)
Over the past several years, a growing number of organizations have implemented solutions to enhance personal well-being and help employees improve work-life effectiveness (WLE). TURCK Inc. is the North American […]
Expanding Work-Life Perspectives: Talent Management in Asia
2012 Despite increased interest, the topic of work-life effectiveness in Asia has remained relatively under-explored in the research literature, especially in terms of how to best implement work-life practices in […]
Expanding Work-Life Perspectives: Talent Management in China (Report)
This report contributes to our knowledge of how organizations can best implement work-life programs within different cultural contexts in China.