Intersectionality

Intersectionality is a framework for understanding how social identities—such as gender, race, ethnicity, social class, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and gender identity—overlap with one another and with systems of power that oppress and advantage people in the workplace and broader community. Applying this perspective to your work is critical to building a more inclusive working environment.

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Virtual Roundtable: Mental Health at Work: From Awareness to Acceptance (Webinar Recording)

This discussion aims to foster an environment of understanding and support, ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard.

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Multigenerational Workplace

7 Lessons From 4 Generations on Working Together (Blog Post)

A Baby Boomer, a Gen Xer, a Millennial, and a Gen Zer discuss leveraging differences to work better together.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Must-Read Book on Racism, Colonialism, and Indigenous Life in Canada

"Seven Fallen Feathers" by Tanya Talaga is a powerful exploration of Indigenous life and death.

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Women CEOs

More Insights on Black Women and the Glass Cliff (Blog Post)

Thoughts from webinar participants on what it means to reach the top—only to be set up to fail.

Flip the Script

Flip the Script: Transgender in the Workplace

This infographic guides people on words and actions that can create a culture inclusive of transgender employees.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Race & Ethnicity in the Workplace: Flip the Script (Infographic)

Use words that create inclusive environments where people feel both that they are valued and that they belong.

LGBTQ+

Sexual Orientation in the Workplace: Flip the Script (Infographic)

Stop using these common words and focus on performance and outcomes instead.

Moving Beyond Diversity Toward Racial Equity
Sponsorship and Mentoring

Mentorship and Sponsorship Are Keys to Unlocking the Next Generation of Talent

Catalyst Honours speakers share how companies can achieve true equity and inclusion through mentorship and sponsorship programs.

LGBTQ+

Move Beyond Performative Allyship for Your 2SLGBTQ+ Employees (Blog Post)

In a 2023 Catalyst Honours session, panelists discussed how to drive real change for their 2SLGBTQ+ employees.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

How Your Company Can Prioritize DEI After the US Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling (Blog Post)

Our guest experts answer your questions on workplace DEI.

Most Employees From Marginalized Racial and Ethnic Groups Have Experienced Racism in the Workplace (Media Release)

Catalyst report exposes the ways employees of marginalized racial and ethnic groups experience racism and what organizations can do.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Racism in the Workplace and the Antiracist Actions Your Organization Can Take (Report)

New Catalyst report exposes the ways employees of marginalized racial and ethnic groups experience racism at work.

Neurodiversity at Work: Recognizing and Welcoming This Aspect of Identity for Women and Everyone

As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures and programs become standard practice in the workplace, there is an employee population that continues to fall through the cracks: neurodivergent people.

Pay Gap & Transparency

Let’s Hit the Accelerator for Latine Women in the Workplace

Catalyst shares insights on the importance of attracting and advancing Latine women at your organization.

Active Allyship: Strengthening LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Your Company (Webinar)

How can companies move beyond inclusive-language practices and take more meaningful action to retain and attract LGBTQ+ employees?

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Webinar: Intersectionality and Pay Equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders

This webinar will address the pay disparities often experienced in the AAPI community, including how race, ethnicity, age, and other aspects of identity impact wage gaps.

Webinar: Driving the Catalyst Effect: Women Leaders Cultivating Workplace Equity 

At the end of this webinar, you will be galvanized to champion inclusion for women of all backgrounds.

Black History Month Webinar: Black Women and the Glass Cliff

Join this webinar to explore the experiences of Black women in leadership roles with the "glass cliff" - the idea that even when women do reach the top levels of the corporate ladder, they do so during periods when the company experiences poor performance or turmoil and thus their positions are inherently risky and precarious.

SOLD OUT: Catalyst Conversation — Workplace Cultural Intelligence: Inclusion Through Dialogue

Join Catalyst and EY Switzerland for an in-person conversation about ways we can foster a culture of inclusion in our diverse and multicultural workplaces—because the last thing we want is to shy away from genuine conversations about the very things that make us unique!

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Indigenous Peoples in the United States: Ask Catalyst Express

These resources offer information about Indigenous Peoples in the United States in the workplace and beyond.