Putting the Values, Open, Close Framework into action

Many organizations around the United States and the world are scrambling to finesse their inclusion strategies in this time of change. But it can be hard to judge what the best course of action is amid so much uncertainty. Looking at the big picture, leaders remain committed to the work of creating more inclusive workplaces that are good for employees and for their businesses. But what does this look like close up? 

Catalyst suggests shaping an approach around the Values, Open, Close (VOC) Framework. Through countless individual and group conversations with global HR and inclusion leaders in the United States, Canada, and EMEA, we have both shared the framework and learned exactly how different organizations are implementing it. In almost all of these conversations, leaders express a desire to know what their peers are doing. Our summary of actions organizations are taking in real time, aligned to the VOC Framework, follows. 

These recommendations are advisory in nature. Please consult with your legal, communications, HR, and business experts for advice.

How to cite: Putting the Values, Open, Close Framework into action. (2025). Catalyst.