A New Path to Inclusion: Building Fair Workplaces Amid Legal and Cultural Constraints

As organizations respond to heightened scrutiny, shifting regulations, and evolving expectations around diversity, equity, and inclusion, leaders face a critical choice: retreat, rebrand, or resolve. The report Rewards of Resolve reveals how organizations are navigating this moment and what separates those mitigating risk from those unlocking long-term value. Join this supporter-exclusive webinar to gain early insight into new Catalyst research conducted in partnership with the Meltzer Center, and walk away with clear, evidence-based guidance for leading inclusion with confidence in a complex landscape. This session is designed for organizational leaders who need to make informed decisions that balance legal, reputational, talent, and business considerations, without losing sight of employee trust and organizational performance. Hear from leading experts and gain insights into:

• How leading organizations are shifting their DEI strategies today—what’s being pulled back, rebranded, or newly introduced in response to regulatory and social pressures across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K
• The real impacts of DEI retreat versus resolve, including implications for talent outcomes, employee sentiment, legal exposure, and brand
• What employees and leaders are experiencing on the ground, and where misalignment between stated values and actual practices is creating risk or opportunity
• A forward-looking playbook for action, outlining the next frontier of inclusion work and practical steps leaders can take now to build resilient, future-ready organizations

Speakers

• David Glasgow, Exectuive Director, Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Emily Shaffer, PHD, Senior Director, Research, Catalyst
• Christina Thomas, Project Director, Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Joy Ohm, Vice President, Knowledge Architect and Writer, Catalyst