Gender Bias
Gendered stereotypes result in sexism and can create structural barriers that perpetuate workplace gender inequality. Catalyst research finds, for example, that women leaders perceived as nurturing or emotional are liked but not considered competent. We show how organizations can identify and interrupt gender bias in workplace processes and culture.
Results
Stop the stigma: Addressing menopause in the workplace
Reducing menopause stigma in the workplace can increase workplace productivity and retention.
Episode 105: Broadening Gender in Workplace DEI
Dani Gomez-Ortega at McCain Foods and Mark Greene at Remaking Manhood discuss how we frame gender in workplace DEI initiatives.
How to reduce hostile, sexist behavior in frontline workplaces
Catalyst research shows that frontline employees experience high rates of hostile, sexist behavior. Here's how to improve work environments.
Unity in Diversity: Building Intersectional LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups for Women
Learn best practices for leveraging the unique position of ERGs to advance business priorities that go hand-in-hand with employee belonging.
Leverage AI While Avoiding Its Risks and Biases (Blog Post)
Cathy Cobey of EY, Noelle Russell of AI Leadership Institute, and Michael Thomson of Edelman share insights about AI bias.
Video: Catalyst Spills the Tea on Microfeminism
Enjoy the inaugural episode of Catalyst Spills the Tea, a video series where we spill the tea on the trend, "lazy girl jobs."
Webinar Recording: How to Use Generative AI Free of Gender and Racial Bias
Learn about the landscape of AI and business strategy, including legislative regulations, common biases, and risks.
Episode 102: It’s Not All Doom & Gloom: State of DEI
Ruchika Tulshyan, expert, speaker and author on DEI and founder and CEO of Candour to discuss her predictions for our work this year and beyond.
Make Equitable Hiring Decisions With Structured Interviews (Tool)
These recommendations on how to prepare for, and conduct, structured interviews may assist in reducing bias in recruitment.
Fed Up With the Patriarchy? Don’t Get Mad, Get Data. (Book Review)
In "Invisible Women," author Caroline Criado Perez exposes the myriad gaps in data where women should be.
Here’s What Hillary Rodham Clinton Told the Catalyst Community About Gender Parity
The trailblazing former secretary of state, senator, and first lady offered practical advice on how to challenge systemic barriers.
Virtual Roundtable Recording: Women’s Health in the Workplace: Menopause
Watch this roundtable to learn about the role of organizations in supporting those going through menopause.
Video: Beyond Allyship, Stories of Impact From MARC Alums
Catalyst's Julie Nugent with Karl Preissner of P&G and Gavin Kimmel of Chevron at the Catalyst Awards.
The 2024 Catalyst Awards: The Catalyst Effect in Action
On 12 March, over 2,000 people gathered in midtown Manhattan and online for the 2024 Catalyst Awards Conference and Dinner.
Virtual Roundtable: Women’s Health in the Workplace: Menopause
This event aims to raise awareness about the impact of menopause on women in the workplace and to provide practical guidance for organizations to support their employees.
7 Things You Can Do for Women at Work, Including Yourself, This International Women’s Day
We invited four remarkable women to share how they are blazing a path towards a more equitable future of work.
The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership (Infographic)
Gender stereotypes and the “think leader, think male” mindset create a no-win situation for women leaders.
Flip the Script: Gender Stereotypes in the Workplace – Women (Infographic)
Stop using these common words, which harm women's advancement opportunities, and focus on performance and outcomes instead.
Fact Checking the Barbie Speech (Infographic)
The Barbie film launched a huge conversation around feminism and the status of gender equity in the world today.
Leadership Accountability & Gender Partnership: Engaging Men to Increase Inclusion
Join us to gain valuable insights from Southwire’s journey with Catalyst’s Men Advocating Real Change (MARC) program and the evolution of their internal approach to DEI accountability and action.