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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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Dow CEO Jim Fitterling
LGBTQ+

Dow CEO: Coming Out Made Me a More Inclusive Leader (Blog Post)

June 1, 2021

No one should be afraid to bring their whole self to work, says Dow Chairman & CEO Jim Fitterling.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

After George Floyd: Addressing Racism at Work (Blog Post)

May 19, 2021

Like many organizations, Catalyst redoubled its commitment to antiracism. This is the story of our Expanding Dialogues initiative.

Organizational Culture Change

Don’t “Fake It Till You Make It" in the Workplace (Blog Post)

May 10, 2021

Employees' mental health, wellbeing, and ability to be their true, authentic selves all impact their engagement at work.

Covid-19

5 Positive Lessons from Parents During Covid-19 (Blog Post)

May 6, 2021

Five mothers at Catalyst talk about lessons learned about family and parenting during the pandemic.

Photo of the book covers of the books talked about in this article.
Organizational Culture Change

5 Must-Read Books on Workplace DEI (Blog Post)

May 3, 2021

Catalyst's Kim Doyle recommends books on diversity, equity, and inclusion for people in various stages of their DEI journey.

Future of Work

Creating a ‘How Are You?’ Culture: Insights From the Future of Work Summit (Blog Post)

April 27, 2021

Our 2021 conference showed how to tackle inequities and build an inclusive culture - because the future of work is now.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Want to Challenge Anti-Asian Racism at Work? (Blog Post)

April 13, 2021

Three things you should never do, and two actions you should always take, when you witness anti-Asian racism.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

A Course on Emotional Tax and Racism: 6 Perspectives (Blog Post)

April 8, 2021

"I had no idea the journey it would take me through," said Human Resources Senior Director about new course.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

14 Racial Equity Terms You Should Know (Blog Post)

April 1, 2021

Learn the vocabulary you'll need for conversations about antiracism in the workplace.

Organizational Culture Change

10 Key Takeaways From the 2021 Catalyst Awards (Blog Post)

March 24, 2021

The 2021 Catalyst Awards, our largest event ever, affirmed that progress won’t pause, because equity can’t wait.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

“Open the Kimono”: A Misogynist and Racist Business Phrase (Blog Post)

March 22, 2021

Racist and misogynist language can lead to tragic outcomes, such as the March 2021 Atlanta murders of Asian American women.

Inclusive Leadership

Chobani Founder & CEO on Putting Humanity First (Blog Post)

March 9, 2021

Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder/CEO, Chobani, shares how diversity and inclusion have been the key to his company’s success.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

#BlackHistoryMonth: Present-Day Heroes Are Role Models For My Daughter (Blog Post)

February 1, 2021

My daughter’s school lacked resources, and lessons about Black history were relegated to one month of the year.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Beware Performative Allyship: 3 Signs to Look For (Blog Post)

January 25, 2021

Expressing solidarity isn’t enough. Here are a few things to watch out for.

Catalyst President and CEO Lorraine Hariton discusses how workplaces will change in 2021.
Future of Work

Where Workplaces Are Heading in 2021 (Blog Post)

January 5, 2021

Changes to the workplace, says Catalyst's Lorraine Hariton, provide clear takeaways on what could lie ahead.

MARC

6 Surprising Takeaways From the MARC Summit (Blog Post)

December 7, 2020

Catalyst’s first Men Advocating Real Change conference provided some stunning lessons—even for the organizer.

Remote Work

Is Remote Work Overrated? (Blog Post)

November 12, 2020

As the pandemic drags on, some question the future of remote work. They’re missing the big picture.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Stories of Latinas in the Workplace (Blog Post)

November 2, 2020
MARC

Time to Redefine at the MARC Summit (Blog Post)

October 20, 2020

The MARC Summit, on December 3-4, is a virtual Catalyst experience that will jumpstart your journey to redefine masculinity.

Many faces on a virtual conference screen.
Catalyst Honours

Progress Didn’t Pause: Highlights From Catalyst Honours 2020 (Blog Post)

October 13, 2020

Our fully virtual conference—in which we recognized exceptional role models for women’s advancement—was sold out, with 2,000 registrants.