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Five Ways To Be A Leader Even If You Don’t Have The Title (Blog Post)
Catalyst research shows that by expanding our definition of leadership, we can tap into the impact entry-level employees can make within their workplaces
Women On Boards Series: The Power of Being “Known” (Blog Post)
This month, Sarah Raiss tells why networking is so important to becoming known by those who can help you get onto a board.
Women Leaders Are Well Positioned To Lead In The Global Economy (Blog Post)
According to recent Catalyst data, women hold only 23 (4.6%) of CEO positions at S&P 500 companies and 19.2% of board seats at US stock index companies. In 2013 and 2012, one-tenth of Fortune 500 companies had zero women on their boards. Meanwhile, the gender wage gap has barely budged in a decade.
More Real-Life Stories Of Unequal Pay (Blog Post)
Every year on Equal Pay Day, Catalyst blogs about the frustratingly persistent gender pay gap. This year, we decided to go beyond the numbers and ask real women to share their stories of pay inequity in their own words. We included two such stories on our blog last week; below are two more. We are sorry to say there are more to come.
Equal Pay Day: The Real Cost Of Pay Inequity (Blog Post)
We decided to go beyond the numbers this year and ask real women to share their stories of pay inequity on our Catalyzing blog. I’ve included just a few of these below; unfortunately, there are more to come.
Women On Boards Series: Get Your Board Resume the Attention It Deserves (Blog Post)
In January we heard from Sarah Raiss about how she helped her Women On Board®mentee, Sandra Stuart, craft a more effective board resume. This month, Sandra shares more of what she’s learned from Sarah and Women On Board® about making sure your new-and-improved profile gets seen.
Top 5 Takeaways From The 2015 Catalyst Awards Conference (Blog Post)
Last week, we hosted the annual Catalyst Awards Conference at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The theme of the conference was #DisruptTheDefault, a call to action for companies and individuals to shake up the way we think, speak, and act, and to make bold moves that will forge meaningful change for women, as well as men, in the workplace and the world.
Men Who Get It: Lack Of Diversity Stifles Innovation (Blog Post)
What’s at stake if we don’t get more women into leadership positions? The innovation, progression, and longevity of a company.
Profiles In Disruption: Why Mentorship Is Key (Blog Post)
Serving as our career confidants and coaches, mentors inspire us to work harder and push further.
Women of Color Remain Severely Underrepresented in U.S. Workforce and on Boards (Media Release)
Recent data from Catalyst shows that women of color make up only 16.5% of the S&P 500 labor force. And as job level increases, the number of women of color decreases drastically—especially at the executive and C-suite levels. As a call to action, Catalyst will host the Women of Color Summit, gathering global experts to provide fresh thinking and spark change for women of color.
Five Things To Say Instead Of “Sorry” (Blog Post)
Here’s a quick list of some common reasons women are quick to say “sorry”—and five things we could be saying instead!
Millennial Voices: You Can’t Get What You Don’t Ask For (Blog Post)
Most people don’t exactly live by the phrases they saw on inspirational posters in their ninth grade classrooms. But as someone who has never been afraid to ask questions (how else are you going to learn anything?), I think some of these corny sayings actually apply to real life a lot more often than we think.
Goldcorp First Mining Company to Sign Catalyst Accord, Supporting 25% Women on FP500 Boards by 2017 (Media Release)
GOLDCORP INC. (TSX: G, NYSE: GG) has joined the list of Catalyst Accord signatories, becoming the 28th company—and first from the mining sector—to sign the Accord, pledging its support for accelerating change in the boardroom. The move signals an important step forward for the mining industry, a leading contributor to the Canadian economy.
Goldcorp, première société minière à signer l’Accord Catalyst, appuie l’objectif d’atteindre un taux de 25 % de femmes au sein des conseils des sociétés de la liste FP500, d’ici à 2017 (Communiqué de presse)
Catalyst Canada a annoncé aujourd’hui, que la société GOLDCORP INC. (TSX : G, NYSE : GG) a joint les rangs des signataires de l’Accord Catalyst, devenant la 28e société — et la première du secteur minier — à signer l’Accord, apportant son plein appui à la promotion du changement au sein des conseils d’administration. Ce geste représente une étape importante pour l’industrie minière, qui joue un rôle de premier plan dans l’économie canadienne.
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I Don’t Lack Ambition (Blog Post)
Saying that ambition comes in one size only—or that it means a burning desire to reach the very top of your company—is limiting. Not everyone can be on the fast-track to be CEO.
Boardroom Trailblazer (Blog Post)
Board service is an important part of a well-rounded professional portfolio, offering you opportunities to have an impact and learn as you contribute your unique perspective and expertise to other organizations
Profiles In Disruption: Breaking Barriers In The Boardroom (Blog Post)
Trewstar is a boutique search firm that focuses on placing qualified women on Fortune 500 boards. Since 2013, Trewstar has placed 18 women on boards—many of them first-time directors.
Ask A Catalyst Expert: How To Get A Sponsor (Blog Post)
A mentor will talk with you, but a sponsor will talk about you.
Profiles In Disruption: Pushing For Diversity On Boards (Blog Post)
To put it very simply, organizations need more than capital to run well, and different people bring different skill sets to a good working board.