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Catalyst's blog reflects the wide range of opinions, ideas, and experiences of Catalyst employees as well as industry leaders, experts, and academics committed to changing workplaces and lives around the world.
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ERG Leader’s Guide to Gender Partnership
Best practices for including allies in ERGs to broaden reach and accelerate culture change.
Taking strides toward equity in Canadian women’s sports
Two trailblazing women in Canadian sports discuss how they and others can champion equity.
Episode 106: From Taboo to Topical: Menopause in the Workplace
Janet Ko from the Menopause Foundation of Canada busts myths about menopause and flips the workplace taboo on its head.
How to use ERGs to empower and support frontline employees
Increase front line commitment, engagement, and job satisfaction with ERGs.
Fix systems, not women: 5 takeaways from Catalyst Honours
Canada’s premier gender equity and DEI conference inspired attendees with success stories and actionable advice
Jodie Wallis: Fostering the next generation of women leaders
Jodie Wallis is encouraging all to foster the next generation of women leaders.
Encourage ERG allyship with these 3 tips
Build relationships by amplifying the work of ERGs
Debb Hurlock: Fostering belonging in the energy sector
Debb Hurlock never envisioned herself working in the energy sector, but today she is Director, Culture, Inclusion & Leadership, Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
Shaina Riley: Building inclusive communities at Google
With a collaborative spirit and unwavering commitment to DEI, Shaina Riley has fostered a more inclusive environment at Google.
Strategies to support Latine women in the workplace
Recognize and address barriers to Latine women's advancement in the workplace.
ERGs need allies in times of crisis. Here’s how you can help.
Learn how to be active and effective when colleagues need support.
Katie Taylor: From CEO to philanthropist
Katie Taylor, from CEO to philanthropist, is championing women's advancement and more equitable workplaces for all through her lasting advocacy work and charitable causes.
Pamela Allen: Breaking Barriers in Finance
Pamela Allen, the first woman CEO of MD Financial Management, is paving the way for women in finance.
5 Pay Transparency Facts for International Equal Pay Day
By Andrew Grissom Across the world, the gender pay gap persists – a fact codified through International Equal Pay Day, which marks the point in the year when women’s earnings […]
Episode 105: Broadening Gender in Workplace DEI
Dani Gomez-Ortega at McCain Foods and Mark Greene at Remaking Manhood discuss how we frame gender in workplace DEI initiatives.
Vivian Yoanidis: A lifelong advocate for inclusion
Read how Vivian Yoandis guides workplaces towards a more equitable, inclusive future.
Simone Alleyne: Creator of Opportunities
Simone Alleyne makes equity happen at McDonald’s Canada, where she has always felt a sense of belonging.
To Achieve Gender Equity, Let’s Focus on Men, Too (Book Review)
In "Of Boys and Men," author Richard Reeves shows us that men and boys need help navigating gender equity.
Marie Sunjka: Indigenous leader championing equity
Marie Sunjka overcame adversity to champion equity, Indigenous inclusion, and career development at Intact, inspiring others along the way.
Philippe LePage: Quietly revolutionizing the potash mining industry
Philippe LePage quietly transforms the mining industry, championing diversity, inclusion, and positive cultural change at Nutrien.