Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
We all have multiple identities that affect our life experiences, how we perceive the world around us, and how we are perceived by others. Our gender, race, ethnicity, and culture intersect to shape the opportunities and challenges we face at work. Acknowledging and addressing this reality is key to creating inclusive workplaces.
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Webinar: What is Gender? Let’s Talk About It
This webinar will provide tips and tools to help employers create more inclusive workplaces for all employees regardless of their gender identity.
The Future@Work – Catalyst Canada Honours Conference 2019
Join us at the Future@Work - 2019 Catalyst Canada Honours Conference. Register Now!
Webinar: Intersectionality of Gender, Race, and Ethnicity at Work
Explore the effects of intersecting identities and tools and tips for organizations to mitigate the negative effects.
Webinar: Asian Pacific Heritage Month
Join this webinar to hear from speakers as they share their stories, the barriers they’ve overcome, and how they have called out bias and achieved success.
Deutsche Post DHL Group – Women in Management (Practices)
Learn about Deutsche Post DHL Group's Catalyst Award-winning initiative.
Eli Lilly and Company – Employee Journeys and People Strategy (Practices)
Learn about Eli Lilly's honest, compelling initiative Employee Journeys and People Strategy.
Number of Fortune 500 Boards with over 40 Percent Diversity Doubled since 2012 (Media Release)
The number of Fortune 500 companies with greater than 40 percent diversity has more than doubled from 69 to 145 since 2012, according to the “Missing Pieces Report: The 2018 Board Diversity Census of Women and Minorities on Fortune 500 Boards,” a multiyear study published by the Alliance for Board Diversity (ABD), in collaboration with Deloitte.
Why “Crazy Rich Asians” Is A Game Changer (Blog Post)
Crazy Rich Asians is an entertaining and engaging story, but more than that, it proves that diversity can drive business in Hollywood. The movie is a game changer. Here's why.
Ask the Experts – Catalyst Town Hall (Webinar Recording)
Listen to this webinar recording to hear Catalyst experts answer D&I questions from the audience.
Conversation Ground Rules – Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Workplace (Webinar Recording)
Listen to this webinar to hear insights from Catalyst's tool, Engaging in Conversations About Gender, Race, and Ethnicity.
San Francisco’s First Black Woman Mayor Raises Hope For Inclusion Across America (Blog Post)
The city of San Francisco recently made history. It has elected its first Black woman mayor, London Breed. She won in a special election called after the late Mayor Ed Lee died suddenly of a heart attack late in 2017.
What Does It Mean When Corporate America Takes A Stand Against Racism? (Blog Post)
Earlier this week, Starbucks and ABC showed us what corporate leadership against overt racism looks like.
Yes, Asian American Characters Can Kick Butt Without Being Martial Arts Experts (Blog Post)
Asian characters, even minor ones, tend to be non-existent in the live action superhero world, and when they do appear, particularly in a major part, they are usually part of some sort of ancient, mystical society steeped in exotic orientalism.
Mindfulness: Being In The Now Without Bias, Blame Or Shame (Blog Post)
When we find ourselves dealing with workplace demands of stress, anxiety, and doubt, the best thing we can do is rise above the fray with the peace of mindfulness: being in the now, without bias, shame, or blame.
Catalyst’s CEO Sounds Off About Emotional Tax (Blog Post)
Imagine waking up every day knowing that when you leave your home, you’ll likely be greeted with a multitude of insults because of your skin color, nationality, religious affiliation, or other defining characteristics.
Day-to-Day Experiences of Emotional Tax Among Women and Men of Color in the Workplace (Webinar Recording)
Listen to this webinar recording to hear the findings from the new report, Day-to-Day Experiences of Emotional Tax Among Women and Men of Color in the Workplace.
Racial and Gender Bias at Work Harmful for Women of Color and their Health (Media Release)
Catalyst's February 2018 report "Day-to-Day Experiences of Emotional Tax Among Women and Men of Color in the Workplace," finds that a majority of women of color experience an “Emotional Tax” in US workplaces affecting their overall health, well-being, and ability to thrive.
Day-to-Day Experiences of Emotional Tax Among Women and Men of Color in the Workplace (Report)
Learn what Emotional Tax is and how it affects both employees of color and organizations.
Sexual Harassment and Women of Color (Blog Post)
Women of color experience both racialized and sexualized harassment and assault, stemming from the historical context of their experiences.
What’s Keeping Latinas From The Top? (Blog Post)
Several years ago, when I was contemplating leaving my job in academia, I wouldn’t have believed you if you’d told me that someday soon I would land my dream job working with corporate America to help companies increase their Latinx representation. But it’s true, and that’s what I have been doing for the past five years.