Gender Equity

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.

These companies are pledging to make positive change happen for women and actually sharing their data.

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 announced today the election of Cathy Engelbert, CEO, Deloitte, as chair of the Catalyst Board of Directors effective January 1, 2018.

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.

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?

Good News: Most people think we should have gender equality. Bad News: They believe we've already achieved it.

Find out how many women hold seats on S&P 500 boards.

The gender pay gap is partly a result of systemic barriers and biases—not because of skills and qualifications.

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.

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 is accelerating progress on its gender and indigenous representational diversity through recruitment, support for working parents, and domestic violence prevention and support.

Here are a few solutions, along with some helpful tips for closing the pay gap once and for all.

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.

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.

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.