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Improve Diversity by Taking a Chance (Blog Post)
Change a person's life with a real career opportunity.
Catalyst Canada applaudit le plan d’action du gouvernement du Canada pour accroître la représentation des femmes au sein des conseils d’administration (Communiqué de presse)
Toronto (le 26 juin 2014) — Catalyst Canada a félicité aujourd’hui le gouvernement du Canada pour le lancement de son plus récent plan d’action visant à accroître la représentation des […]
Catalyst Canada Applauds Canadian Government’s Action Plan to Increase Women on Corporate Boards (Media Release)
Catalyst Canada congratulated the government of Canada on its newly released action plan to increase the representation of women on public and private boards in Canada. “Good for Business: A Plan to Promote More Women on Canadian Boards” outlines a number of best practices to advance women to boards, and recommends that companies aim to have 30% of board seats filled by women within five years, with a longer-term goal of gender balance on boards.
High-Potential Women in Europe (Infographic)
Women working in Europe trail their male counterparts in position, pay, and the management responsibilities critical to advancement.
26 Leading Corporations Sign Catalyst Accord, Supporting 25% Women on FP500 Boards by 2017 (Media Release)
Catalyst Canada announced that the list of Catalyst Accord signatories—companies pledging to increase the overall proportion of FP 500 board seats held by women to 25% by 2017—has grown to include 26 leading corporations.
26 sociétés de premier rang signent l’Accord Catalyst et adhèrent à l’objectif d’une représentation de 25 % de femmes au sein des conseils des sociétés du classement FP500 d’ici à 2017 (Communiqué de presse)
Toronto (le 5 juin 2014) — La composition des conseils d’administration canadiens est en pleine transformation, grâce au soutien des chefs d’entreprises les plus éclairés du Canada. Catalyst a annoncé […]
Goldman Sachs – Fostering Trusting Relationships and Investing in the Pipeline: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Developing Diverse Talent (Practices)
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a career management program designed to enhance the progression and retention of strong-performing black and Latino/Hispanic vice presidents. ELP simultaneously aims to develop the ability of […]
Is There ‘Inequality Amongst Equals’ for Women Working in Europe? (Media Release)
Highly qualified women working in Europe are lagging behind their male counterparts in both pay and seniority, despite having the same qualifications, the same work experience, the same ambition to reach the top, and using all the same tactics as men to get ahead says Catalyst's newly released research study, "High-Potential Women In Europe."
Scratching Your Head About the Divide (Blog Post)
The more women we have in leadership positions, the more other women will be inspired to follow suit.
CVS Caremark Corporation – Supporting the Diversity Mission Through Colleague Resource Groups (Practices)
Learn how CVS makes diversity a process of their entire business.
Don’t Just Sit There… Advocate! (Blog Post)
Each of us has defining moments that shape who we are as leaders.
Catalyst Census 2013: Meaningful Growth for Women on Boards at Public Companies in Canada (Media Release)
Women’s representation on boards at Canadian public companies increased nearly two percentage points from 2011 to 2013, signaling new momentum for corporate Canada. According to the 2013 Catalyst Census: Financial Post 500 Women Board Directors, women’s representation on boards of public companies increased from 10.3% in 2011 to 12.1% in 2013.
Augmentation significative du nombre de femmes membres de conseils d’administration au sein des sociétés ouvertes au Canada (Communiqué de presse)
La représentation des femmes au sein des conseils d’administration a augmenté de près de deux points au cours des deux dernières années, indiquant une tendance nouvelle dans le monde canadien des affaires.
2013 Catalyst Census: Financial Post 500 Women Board Directors (Report)
This biennial report provides critical statistics to gauge women's advancement into leadership and highlights the gender diversity gap.
Lockheed Martin Corporation – Women Accelerating Tomorrow (Practices)
Lockheed Martin’s U.S.-based initiative Women Accelerating Tomorrow comprises a variety of programs, processes, and tools to support women’s advancement as part of a broad strategic effort to attract, develop, and […]
Catalyst Responds to OSC Proposal for Rule Amendments Regarding Disclosure of Women on Boards and in Senior Management (Media Release)
Catalyst applauds recommendations from the Ontario Securities Commission requiring all TSX-listed issuers to disclose policy practices regarding the representation of women on boards and in executive officer positions.
India’s High Potential Women in Technology Aim High But Earn Less (Media Release)
High-potential women in India’s thriving technology sector begin their careers as equals with men, with similar aspirations to the highest levels including that of CEO, according to a new Catalyst report. Despite this very promising start, a gender gap soon results in women earning less and receiving fewer opportunities that lead to advancement, conditions that contribute to fewer women in critical senior-level positions and a pay gap between women and men that expands over time.
National Australia Bank – Board Ready: Pathway to Potential (Practices)
Learn about this bank's board diversity initiative and the impact it has had on employees.
2013 Catalyst Census: Fortune 500 Women Board Directors (Report)
Once again there's been little to no increase for women on boards in corporate America.
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. […]