Research

Catalyst research is the foundation of all our solutions for creating equitable workplaces. We examine today’s work environments and employees’ experiences in them. We track representation of women in corporate leadership and determine the root causes of gender gaps. We use fact-based, scientific methods—including longitudinal panels and large-scale field studies—to explore barriers and measure success. Whether you’re looking for numbers, ideas, or solutions, Catalyst has what you need. It’s why Catalyst is the most-trusted resource for knowledge on gender and inclusive leadership in the business.

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Frontline Employees Initiative

Team Dynamics on the Front Line: How Managers and Organizations Impact This Overlooked Key to Retention

Businesses are losing billions of dollars by overlooking frontline employees. Improving team dynamics can help.

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

In celebration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, watch an inspiring webinar highlighting women who are trailblazers in driving positive transformation in their workplaces and beyond.

Inclusive Leadership

7 Things You Can Do for Women at Work, Including Yourself, This International Women’s Day

We invited four remarkable women to share how they are blazing a path towards a more equitable future of work.

DEI 101

Effective DEI Messaging: Understanding Employee Perspectives (Infographic)

Learn what employees want companies to emphasize when talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Frontline Employees Initiative

3 Ways Frontline Managers Can Improve Workplace Culture

This mini-guide is essential for anyone looking to elevate their frontline team's performance and drive sustainable growth.

Virtual Roundtable Recording: Catalyst ERG Resources Overview

Watch an overview of our ERG resources and Q&A, where Catalyst experts address questions about ERGs and how we can best support you.

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.

Webinar Recording: Black Women and The Glass Cliff

Learn about the glass cliff and why organizations may offer high-level positions to Black women in times of turmoil.

Inclusive Communications

How to Talk About Diversity (Report)

Catalyst offers research-based messaging guidance for senior leaders talking about DEI.

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Webinar Recording: How to Apply for the 2025 Catalyst Award

Watch this recording to learn insights from our Award Chair, Jennifer Thorpe-Moscon, about the rigorous and worthwhile process and details for submitting an application.

Champions For Change

This CEO Community Is Keeping and Advancing Their Best Talent. Are You? (Report)

These 80+ CEOs are advancing pay equity and retaining women at all levels of their organizations. Learn how.

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Webinar Recording: Still Making the Case for DEI? Drop the Spreadsheet

Watch this webinar as we examine the diversity rationale and how through inclusion, it can strengthen any workplace culture.

Catalyst Award Winner

Zoetis: Awareness & Action Drive Impact: The Zoetis Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Journey (Practices)

Zoetis launched its Awareness & Action Drive Impact initiative in January 2020, when Kristin Peck became CEO.

Catalyst Award Winner

Sephora: Sephora DE&I Heart Journey (Practices)

The year after Sephora debuted its 2019 manifesto, the North American prestige beauty retailer launched its Sephora DE&I Heart Journey.

Engaging Men

Why Your Company Needs Gender Partnership & How to Make It Happen: 5 Takeaways From the Catalyst Webinar (Infographic)

Your organization needs to engage in gender partnership, allowing men to contribute to creating safer, better workplaces.

Embedding DEI into Your Business Strategy: Key Insights from Industry Leaders (Infographic)

Learn how to foster an inclusive culture, embed DEI in business goals, and ensure sustainable impact.

Implicit Bias

How Individuals Can Challenge Implicit Bias (Infographic)

Every person has the opportunity to recognize and tackle the subtle ways that implicit bias shapes everyday interactions as well as decision-making.

Implicit Bias

How Leaders Can Challenge Implicit Bias (Infographic)

All leaders should recognize and tackle the subtle ways that implicit bias shapes everyday interactions as well as decision-making.

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Webinar Recording: DEI Efficacy: Preempting Pitfalls for Sustained Impact and Value

Watch this webinar as we discuss how teams can garner the support and tools they need to acknowledge and learn from missteps, own their impact, and plan for the unexpected.

Webinar Recording: When Do People Intervene?