Advancing Women

Organizations must evolve their practices and policies to meaningfully move the needle on gender equity in the workplace, particularly among women from marginalized groups. This archive is a collection of Catalyst’s work for Advancing Women—part of our 2023 campaign, Accelerating Equity on All Fronts.

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Emotional Tax

Let’s Hit the Accelerator for Latine Women in the Workplace (Webinar Recording)

We demystified the stats and explored effective strategies to attract Latina talent, creating an inclusive environment supporting long-term success.

Video: Catalyst Spills the Tea on Microfeminism

Enjoy the inaugural episode of Catalyst Spills the Tea, a video series where we spill the tea on the trend, "lazy girl jobs."

Black women still face a glass cliff, but fixing workplace systems can change that

Understand what causes the glass cliff and three ways organizations can prevent the phenomenon.

Video: Catalyst Spills the Tea on Lazy Girl Jobs

Enjoy the inaugural episode of Catalyst Spills the Tea, a video series where we spill the tea on the trend, "lazy girl jobs."

Video: How to Navigate the EU Pay Transparency Directive

An expert panel of leaders talk about the challenges, pitfalls, and impact of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

At the 2024 Catalyst Awards, Erin Souza-Rezendes, VP, Global Communications at Catalyst sat down with Melonie Parker, Chief Diversity Officer, Google and Rachel Spivey, Director of Retention & Progression (Stay & Thrive) Team, Google to talk about how Google is creating pathways to pay equity for women of color.
Pay Gap & Transparency

Unlock Equity for Women of Color: 5 Strategies from Google

The gender pay gap (the difference between the earnings for men and women) for women of color is a serious obstacle to racial and gender equity. In the US, Black […]

Melonie Parker and Mellody Hobson talk about Mellody's rise up the corporate ladder and her hope for women of color in the future.
Women CEOs

Breaking Down Barriers for Women of Color

A conversation with Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President, Ariel Investments

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.

2023 Catalyst Honours Highlights

A look back on the event featuring Canada's foremost thought leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion; artificial intelligence; and organizational change.

DEI 101

Women’s Earnings: The Pay Gap (Quick Take)

A statistical overview of the global gender pay gap, including data from Canada, Europe, and the United States.

a collage of a diverse group of figures sitting and smiling, looking at the viewer, presented in little square boxes
Inclusive Leadership

Promises vs. Progress: 2 Keys to Keeping Employees Feeling Good and Staying Put

Data from organizations in 20 countries show organizational accountability to DEI and fair organizational processes are key to employee success.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Antiracist Leaders Must Do More (Report)

New data reveal the intersectional experiences of racism that women from marginalized racial and ethnic groups face at work.

Champions For Change

Aligning Actions to Values: Catalyst CEO Champions For Change (Report)

Champion companies continue to outpace their peers in women’s representation at the executive and senior manager levels.

Gender Partnership

Gender Partnership: What, Why, How (Tool)

This tool explains what gender partnership is, why it's important for people of all genders, and how to implement this strategy.

MARC

Benevolent Sexism: Flip the Script (Infographic)

Have you ever tried to defend a woman coworker? You may have unintentionally sabotaged her instead. Learn about benevolent sexism.

Pay Gap & Transparency

Getting Started With Pay Equity (Practices)

These organizations focused on closing the gender pay gap by learning more about their employees and analyzing the data.

Pay Gap & Transparency

Achieving Pay Equity: A Holistic Approach (Webinar Recording)

The fight for equal pay globally is still moving at a snail’s pace but some companies have made enormous strides.

DEI 101

Women in Leadership (Quick Take)

Statistical overview of women in senior management and leadership positions around the world.

Two business partners or colleagues discussing something and smiling while sitting an a table, facing two colleagues.
Organizational Culture Change

How to Hold Your Organization Accountable to DEI Goals (Tool)

Two-way, intentional communication and meaningful measurement are two ways organizations can create lasting workplace culture change. Learn how they work.

woman on a zoom call with her team
Inclusive Future of Work

Three Inclusive Team Norms That Drive Success (Report)

Catalyst research shows that only one-third of employees experience inclusive team dynamics. Learn how to create more inclusive teams.