Gender Equity
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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.
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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.
Sexual Harassment: Enough Is Enough (Blog Post)
I recently gave a speech where I called for organizations to adopt a “zero tolerance policy” for practices and behaviors that marginalize women—all the inertia that pushes men forward into leadership while pushing women out of the way—and challenged men to step up and be counted as champions of gender equality.
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.
Victor G. Dodig est nommé président du conseil consultatif de Catalyst Canada (Communiqué de presse)
Catalyst a annoncé la nomination de M. Victor G. Dodig, président et chef de la direction de la Banque CIBC, à titre de président du conseil consultatif de Catalyst Canada.
Catalyst Names CIBC’s Victor G. Dodig Chair of its Canadian Advisory Board (Media Release)
Catalyst announced today the appointment of Victor G. Dodig, President and CEO, CIBC, as Chair of the Catalyst Canada Advisory Board. Dodig has been a member of the Advisory Board for three years, and succeeds Bill Downe, CEO, BMO Financial Group, as Chair.
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.
MARC: Call to Action (Infographic)
Download this page to discover four ways you can increase your impact as a member of MARC.
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.
Aurizon – Increasing Representation and Redefining Norms for a More Diverse and Inclusive Workplace (Practices)
Aurizon is accelerating progress on its gender and indigenous representational diversity through recruitment, support for working parents, and domestic violence prevention and support.
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.