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.
Results
Video: How to Navigate the EU Pay Transparency Directive
The gender pay gap remains an unrelenting reality across Europe. Women on average still earn over 14% less than men…
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…
Breaking Down Barriers for Women of Color
A conversation with Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President, Ariel Investments
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Women in Management (Quick Take)
Statistical overview of women in senior management and leadership positions around the world.
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.
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.
Engaging Men: The Journey Toward Equity (Report)
By engaging men in equity and inclusion conversations, organizations can create a sustaining culture that truly lives out those values.
The Gender Pay Gap: Ask Catalyst Express
Data on the gender pay gap and the global challenges created by issues surrounding pay equity and pay parity.
Actions Organizations Can Take to Build Advocates for Gender Equity (Infographic)
Organizations must work to create an environment that empowers all employees to be advocates. The Catalyst advocacy continuum shows how.
Actions Individuals Can Take to Become Advocates for Gender Equity (Infographic)
Anyone can be an advocate for gender equity. Advocacy involves humble listening, learning from one another, reflecting, and exerting effort.