Role models, mentors and access to networks – all invaluable tools for sharing information, learning and communicating new ideas. While the power of coming together to learn from one another is not a new concept, how effectively are we tapping into the resources available? And how influential is quality mentoring and modeling for an employee's success?

As evident in Catalyst’s latest study on women in high-tech careers (see News), the avenues of communication between employees and management are very important and can be the key determining factor in retaining an employee. In addition, this month’s thought leader, Dr. Helga Stödter, reflects on the value of networks and how critical it is that we share information. We hope these examples inspire you to leverage the power of effective communication and the many resources available.

Best wishes,
Catalyst Europe AG Team

Catalyst Europe and ING Group: Coming together for a common goal

As the exclusive sponsor of the C-cubed newsletter, ING Group has been a great support in helping further Catalyst Europe’s mission to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women at work. We would like to take this opportunity to thank ING Group for their generous support of C-cubed since its inception in 2007.

Catalyst study highlights barriers of communication in the tech sector

Catalyst’s latest report Women in Technology: Maximizing Talent, Minimizing Barriers demonstrates that despite some progress over the past decade, women in the high-tech field still face barriers due to a lack of role models, mentors and access to networks. While women reported relative satisfaction with their jobs, they were less satisfied with employee-supervisor interactions and their companies’ approaches to fairness and voice. Because many people often join companies but leave supervisors, this report highlights the importance of taking action to improve employee-supervisor interactions, as well as providing opportunities for women to voice their opinions and be heard. Catalyst offered two Webinars, in which more than 700 global participants were able to hear first-hand about the impact of the study as well as pose questions. Members are able to access slides and audio from the Webinars on MemberNet.

All eyes on Spain and its approach to gender diversity

At the first Fundación Alares International Congress on 20-21 February in Madrid, Catalyst Europe presented its latest research report The Bottom Line: Corporate Performance and Women’s Representation on Boards. With over 1200 attendees, the international congress proved to be a great success with its focus on the most current D&I topics and trends. Additionally, Catalyst Europe also presented its research on 21 February at the Women’s Institute in Madrid. After Spain passed legislation in 2007, requiring companies on the stock market to have at least 40% of women at board level within the next eight years, the focus on gender diversity in Spain has been quite significant.

Catalyst Europe focuses on the European perspective at foundation

Catalyst Europe and Norway: Addressing the role of leadership

Catalyst Europe: Launching a new platform of discussion (Switzerland)

Media Corner: Articles from different corners of Europe

Catalyst Awards Dinner & Conference: Attracting a large, global audience

Conference: Empowering women in the maritime sector (Sweden)

Catalyst Europe and Opportunity Now partner for 2nd Symposium (London)

Catalyst Europe: Calling upon members for interest in a Global Roundtable

Catalyst Europe kicks off new Internship Program

Global membership: Expansion across the globe

Cardinal Health, Verizon Communications Inc. and Alcatel Lucent are a few of the members who have opted for Catalyst’s global membership package. To learn more about the numerous benefits global membership can provide your company, feel free to contact us.

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