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Find out how workplace inclusion is evolving through nine trends emerging in 2026.

This conversation explores how creating safer, more supportive cultures for men helps bridge that divide, fostering trust, inclusion, and stronger workplaces for everyone. 

Organizations that see the most positive impact on employee and business outcomes are ones that are committed to using measurement.

UK organisations that publish pay gap data and conduct annual pay audits are nearly 6x more likely to report that DEI practices boost business performance.

This report reveals that the distress men experience when they grapple with rigid societal standards of masculinity is linked to a reluctance to interrupt sexism at work.

Discover tips to transform meetings into moments of connection and inclusion. Executive coach Daniel Stillman shares practical tips for leaders and teams. 

This International Men’s Day Catalyst invites you to use this one-hour program and discussion guide to spark dialogue around men's wellbeing, inclusion, and gender partnership.

Steer clear of spreading stereotypes, slurs, assumptions, and misinformation about colleagues with this easy-to-use infographic.

Have you ever tried standing up for a woman colleague? You may have inadvertently sabotaged her instead. Learn about what happens when good intentions have unintended consequences with this Flip the Script.

Learn about Generation Z, the newest addition to the workforce, to reap the benefits they bring to the workforce.

AI systems that impact human-centric processes must be held to the highest standards of fairness and accountability.

This interactive guide enables scenario-based planning that is inclusive, forward-looking, and grounded in cross-functional collaboration.

This guide helps organizational leaders plan the evolution of employee-supported practices that foster an inclusive workplace.

In this microlearning on Indigenous women’s impact, explore history, Catalyst research, and champions driving change in Canada.

Learn about ATB’s Truth and Reconciliation journey and the creation of their Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Frontline employees face significant and under-addressed pay disparities shaped by gender, childcaring responsibilities, and regio

Catalyst experts discuss how to measure inclusion in today’s evolving landscape and share five key strategies for approaching data collection.

Get answers on how to leverage data responsibly, measure impact, gain leadership buy-in, and innovate within current constraints.

Data from seven industries show that women in frontline roles are not advancing to higher pay in the proportionate numbers.

Gen Z is driving a workplace revolution—shaping the hiring, culture, and inclusion for neurodivergent talent. Is your company ready for the change?

Storytelling helps ERG leaders drive engagement, retention, and strategic impact. Pair data with personal narratives that build inclusion and business value.

Drive dialogue by overcoming four conversation roadblocks.

An expert on workplace inclusion discusses five strategies for ERGs to connect across difference and create globally inclusive cultures.

This topic overview explains why mental health is a workplace issue and what organizations can do to support employees.

Learn how to support ERG leaders through succession planning, burnout prevention, and sustainable leadership models that preserve momentum and foster inclusion.

Learn how to build Employee Resource Groups that support the bottom line by leading culture shifts that improve innovation, productivity, and talent strategy.

Actionable strategies to engage frontline employees in employee resource groups, including middle manager support, flexible programming, and rural inclusion.

Experts discuss strategies for implementing AI in workplaces, preparing employees to work with it, and what the AI-powered future of work will look like.

ERG leaders share advice about how they successfully launched their ERGs, convened by a world leader in workplace inclusion, Catalyst.

Global inclusion leaders discuss how allies can support ERGs during moments of internal or external challenges. Here are 7 key takeaways.

How ERGs and open communication can support marginalized employees during cultural months in today's evolving workplace climate.

Companies are rethinking women’s leadership development programmes — shifting from “fixing” women to building inclusive systems that unlock everyone’s potential.

Insights and data on how to keep Canada’s 7.5 million frontline employees satisfied at work to improve retention and avoid the high cost of turnover.

The future of work is flexible work. Make sure your managers — and your organization as a whole — are ready.

Corporate practices and resources for organizations starting an inclusion council as part of their D&I efforts.

Burnout has become a major global concern in the workplace. To support workers, organizations need to tackle this systemic issue.

Our updated report explains intersectionality and how and why employers should use an intersectional lens to create more fair and inclusive workplaces

Research on frontline employee satisfaction and strategies to retain this significant portion of the US workforce and mitigate the high cost of talent attrition.

Strategies employers can use to attract, retain, and advance women of Asian descent in the US, UK, and Canada based on data insights.

Businesses can lower the high cost of frontline worker attrition by increasing transparency, training managers, and providing clear promotion pathways.

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

Discover four key drivers of UK frontline employee satisfaction that boost engagement, commitment and retention. Strategies for workplace transformation.

Discover strategic approaches for LGBTQ+ inclusion in today's workplace. Learn how to maintain commitment while adapting Pride celebrations.

We all have implicit associations. Learn more about how they work and how you can overcome them.

Research-backed strategies to retain women in frontline roles. Boost engagement, increase commitment, and reduce costly turnover.

Discover two research-backed strategies to foster workplace disability inclusion: awareness through data collection and cross-functional collaboration.

Steps organizations can take to ensure they are ready for the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which takes effect in 2026.

Discover how to remove barriers for Asian employees across workplaces in Canada, the UK, and the US with strategies for feedback, mentorship, and inclusion.

Learn how inclusive workplace cultures fuel innovation, retain talent, and build adaptability, creating measurable business advantages.

Research reveals 97% of men want gender equity but face pressure to conform to stereotypes that limit their action on inclusion.

Discover how General Manager Janusz Idczak champions authenticity, empowerment, and inclusion to transform workplace culture at JDE Peet's.

Discover how Global IT Director Carolyn Tapang broke barriers, co-founded Women in Tech, and fosters diversity in a male-dominated field at JDE Peet's.

How EMEA businesses are futureproofing workplaces through diversity initiatives that drive compliance, innovation, and performance.

Discover how Jaimie Lickers is transforming Indigenous financial access at CIBC while championing workplace diversity and building inclusive practices.

VP Dev Tewari champions LGBTQ+ inclusion at CIBC through ERG leadership, transforming workplace culture during his 36-year career.

Learn how organizations implement responsible AI strategies that promote inclusivity, mitigate bias, and ensure technological advances benefit all employees.

Learn how paid parental leave and retirement plans boost financial wellbeing for frontline employees while increasing workplace engagement and retention.

Research-backed strategies to support Black women's wellness, reduce emotional tax, and create inclusive workplaces that boost retention and success.

Discover 5 key strategies to advance workplace inclusion from Catalyst's IWD webinar featuring insights on pay equity and resilience.

Research shows menopause support increases innovation, engagement, and inclusion. Learn how to implement policies that benefit employees and businesses.

Dr. Ayanna Santos champions diversity at Sanofi through ERG leadership while advancing her career in immunology product planning.

Discover how Sahiba Matta's journey at Sanofi demonstrates inclusive workplace practices through mentorship and career mobility in the vaccines division.

Legal expert Kenji Yoshino shares 3 key strategies to navigate changing workplace inclusion landscapes and build resilient organizations.

Learn how inclusive workplaces drive innovation. Discover strategies to recruit and empower neurodivergent talent for enhanced productivity and retention.

Partner Stephanie Sugar leads McCarthy Tétrault's Pride initiatives, creating inclusive spaces and advancing LGBTQ+ representation in law.

Managing Partner Robert Brant advances Indigenous initiatives at McCarthy Tétrault, blending corporate expertise with his Mohawk heritage.

Partner Nikki Reid leads inclusion at KPMG, leveraging BRGs to foster diverse perspectives and create an empowering workplace culture.

How Ruby Chang advanced from Taiwan to KPMG US, leads high-visibility projects, and champions diversity through the Asian Pacific Islander BRG.

Learn how to implement Catalyst's Values, Open, Close Framework to enhance workplace inclusion. Discover actionable steps to drive meaningful change.

EMEA companies are refining communications, balancing concerns with business risk, and navigating compliance while maintaining inclusion commitments.

Discover how organizations are driving workplace equity through inclusive hiring, diverse representation, and targeted training programs.

Learn about systemic workplace challenges from Reah Bravo's 'Complicit' and discover solutions for creating safer, more inclusive organizations.

Learn how to futureproof your organization's initiatives with Catalyst's research-backed scenario planning framework.

Learn how Canadian business leaders are creating more inclusive workplaces through mentorship, product design, and strategic initiatives.

Discover how caregiver support solutions deliver up to 425% ROI while boosting retention and productivity. Learn actionable strategies for your workplace.

Learn how feedback and sponsorship improve Black employee retention. Actionable strategies for HR leaders and managers to drive career advancement.

Discover the top 10 workplace inclusion trends for 2025 and how leading companies are embedding DEI initiatives to drive business success.

New research reveals how menopause affects workplace productivity and mental health. Learn strategies for implementing support programs and benefits.

Learn how HR and diversity and inclusion teams can collaborate to create inclusive healthcare benefits.

Explore the CEO Action Framework to navigate competing demands and shifting policies. Strategies to sustain workforce inclusion and drive business success.

Get data-backed talking points to communicate workplace inclusion initiatives effectively. Learn how to present the business case using insights.

This guide offers insight into anticipated employee questions about inclusive workplaces with recommendations on how to respond to drive understanding and alignment. 

When are people committed to gender partnership most likely to remain engaged? When they join MARC by Catalyst.

International Men’s Day spotlights men’s mental health, challenging harmful stereotypes and fostering inclusive workplaces globally.

To achieve true competitive innovation, STEM workplaces must drive industry-wide culture change.

Experts share what every organization should be doing to address 200 years of repression of Indigenous peoples.

Tailor support based on employee preferences, legal obligation, cultural sensitivity, and regional relevance.

Reducing menopause stigma in the workplace can increase workplace productivity and retention.

Three Catalyst Honours champions discuss their successful DEI initiatives for frontline workers.

CEOs discuss how they’re approaching AI in their organizations.

This guide shows how to ensure that evolving AI business strategies are ethical and responsible and incorporate DEI principles.

Your organization’s PESTLE analysis will be most effective if your leaders look at it through the lens of DEI.

Discover our resources for establishing, growing, and measuring impactful ERGs to foster inclusion, employee development, and drive organizational success.

Comprehensive collection of resources for ERG leaders with strategies to build, measure, and evolve successful groups that enhance inclusion and drive organizational success. 

Collection of tools and resources you need to understand what inclusive leadership looks like and why it’s important.

Tools and resources from workplace inclusion leader Catalyst to help organizations create a more inclusive work culture and improve business outcomes.

A leader in workplace inclusion, Catalyst in this guide curates the top research, tools, practices, webinars, and events to create inclusive workplace communication. 

A leader in workplace inclusion, Catalyst in this guide curates the top research, tools, practices, webinars, and events for inclusion practitioners.

This conversation explores how creating safer, more supportive cultures for men helps bridge that divide, fostering trust, inclusion, and stronger workplaces for everyone. 

This webinar provides deeper understanding of how integrating a gender partnership approach into leadership and culture can address pressing business needs and support key transformation goals.

Our panel of experts discuss the latest issues in women's health and workplace inclusion.

This panel explores how recent global developments—including U.S. executive orders—are influencing inclusion in the region, and how leaders are responding with culturally grounded strategies.

We sit down with Nielsen’s Charlene Polite Corley to explore the surprising ways TV and film shape our workplaces. Discover fresh data on Gen Z’s media diet, the evolving portrayal of women on screen and behind the scenes, and the cultural moments that shifted the narrative on leadership. 

From watching this webinar reply, leaders can learn from our panel of experts how to maximize the impact of your inclusion initiatives through data.

As we enter the Age of AI, we are transitioning from a knowledge economy to a relationship economy. This shift underscores the increasing value of interpersonal skills that AI cannot replicate.

A timely conversation on how LGBTQ+ ERGs can continue to anchor inclusion and allyship despite competing external pressures.

Practical guidance on how to benchmark your talent and culture efforts against peers and navigate the current socio-political landscape with confidence.

Webinar about building workplaces that are supportive and empowering for women with Asian heritage, which means first understanding the unique challenges and biases faced by this population. 

Fortune’s Emma Hinchliffe explores current trends, particularly women in sports, and what it means for the future of the business landscape.

Watch our recent international Women’s Day webinar, during which we explore how organizations are using the finesse approach to ensure progress continues even in times of uncertainty.

Catalyst research has found that over half of Black Women report feeling “on guard” at work, which can lead to what we call the Emotional Tax.

Deloitte’s Patrice Njoh and Kike Ojo-Thompson discuss responsible AI implementation and the opportunities for inclusion professionals.

Learn about the rigorous and worthwhile process and details for submitting an application & hear from representatives from 2025 Catalyst Award-winning companies about their experiences applying!

Panel discussion of Catalyst data and insights to help you understand the impact of positive team dynamics on work culture and performance.

Explore Catalyst's new digital platform. Discover enhanced features and premium resources designed to build more inclusive workplaces.

Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella, creator of 'Health at Work & People' on LinkedIn, talks about how to prioritize holistic wellbeing through company benefits and workplace culture.

Learn the invaluable role of people managers in creating safe and supportive dialogues for neurodiverse employees.

This session explores the complex intersection of caregiving responsibilities and professional growth in today’s shifting policy landscape.

Oliver Wyman’s Ana Kreacic and Terry Stone explore AI’s gender use gap and how it will impact women-dominated industries.

In this episode of Catalyst Breaks it Down, experts discuss how HR and business leaders can build effective menopause support programs.

In this episode of Catalyst Breaks it Down, DEI experts discuss why businesses should provide menopause support programs.

Janet Ko from the Menopause Foundation of Canada busts myths about menopause and flips the workplace taboo on its head.

Learn about the importance of destigmatizing menopause in the workplace and opening the door to empathetic dialogues between managers and reports.

Learn how men are uniquely positioned to contribute to culture change and build inclusive workplaces for all.

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

Watch the webinar recording from our February 2024 Virtual Roundtable: Catalyst ERG Resources Overview.

Steer clear of spreading stereotypes, slurs, assumptions, and misinformation about colleagues with this easy-to-use infographic.

Have you ever tried standing up for a woman colleague? You may have inadvertently sabotaged her instead. Learn about what happens when good intentions have unintended consequences with this Flip the Script.

Practice building your empathy skills to form stronger bonds with team members and foster an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Rather than focus on a person's abilities, focus on creating connections and engaging with that person.

This infographic guides people on words and actions that can create a culture inclusive of transgender employees.

Stop using these common words and focus on performance and outcomes instead.

Use words that create inclusive environments where people feel both that they are valued and that they belong.

Stop using these common words, which harm women's advancement opportunities, and focus on performance and outcomes instead.

Stop using common words and phrases that undermine men's ability to bring their whole authentic selves to work.

When events that impact people from marginalized groups make news, employees expect their employers to respond authentically. Learn how.

Effective collaboration across locations, time zones, and schedules can’t happen without communicating inclusively. Learn how with this infographic.

Learn effective inclusive leadership strategies with Catalyst's visual guide. Discover how to lead inward and outward for organizational change.

Create opportunities for connections by using words that invite different perspectives and help people feel heard and valued.

Learn about ATB’s Truth and Reconciliation journey and the creation of their Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Discover how Uber's data-driven approach to diversity and inclusion is improving retention, driving innovation, and creating a blueprint for the tech industry.

How H&M uses Colleague Resource Groups to create a company-wide culture of inclusion and belonging throughout locations and job functions.

Explore JDE Peet's award-winning inclusion strategy that transformed workplaces across 100+ markets through DE&I Champions and local empowerment.

Learn how CIBC's Leading with Inclusion initiative created measurable change through diversity, accountability, and leadership support.

Sanofi is a global healthcare company whose Diversity Edge initiative’s dedicated policies and programs have driven a transformation internally to make it a model of inclusion.

Discover how McCarthy Tétrault's Inclusion Now strategy drives workplace equity through leadership, cultural change and talent development.

Discover how KPMG's Accelerate initiative transforms workplaces through inclusive leadership, robust BRGs, and development programs for all talent.

Organisations committed to advancing gender equity often ignore one critical life stage: menopause.

By cultivating facilitators from within their organization, Essity has been able to have courageous conversations around many dimensions of diversity.

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

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

Learn about Google's Retentions and Progression program, Stay and Thrive, as a means of creating more equitable workplaces.

In this microlearning on Indigenous women’s impact, explore history, Catalyst research, and champions driving change in Canada.

Managers and team leaders will discover how to transform the way their team operates.

 Learn how to encourage alternate ways of thinking and create a team environment where everyone will feel safe speaking up.

Learn how to facilitate this climate among team members and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Leaders learn how to create a team environment where everyone is informed and can ask questions about the way decisions are made.

Learn how you can develop your empathy skills, which is key to a successful workplace.

Learn how to build stronger relationships and more inclusive cultures by overcoming four conversation roadblocks.

In this microlearning, learn how developing adaptability skills can help you navigate uncertainty with confidence, embrace new challenges, and support inclusive, high-performing teams.

In this 5-minute microlearning, discover how developing cognitive flexibility can enhance your ability to respond to new information, challenges, and evolving situations with ease and confidence.

In this 5-minute microlearning, explore how developing ambiguity tolerance can help you stay grounded, take action, and lead effectively even when the path forward is unclear.

In this 5-minute microlearning, explore how developing openness to change can help you shift from resistance to resilience, turning uncertainty into opportunity.

Learn what inclusion is and why it matters at work, how to identify inclusion and exclusion as well as how meritocracies need inclusion and fairness to function, and practice curiosity

Use this interactive microlearning to explore how everyone — no matter what your role — has the power to create a menopause-friendly workplace.

Use this interactive microlearning to explore how you can create a more supportive environment for colleagues experiencing menopause.

If you’re an HR or Talent and Culture professional, wondering what you can do to improve menopause support in your organisation and how you can show other stakeholders the benefits of doing so, this microlearning is for you.

Use this interactive microlearning to explore the Values, Open, Close Framework, which business leaders should follow as they determine the best path for their employees and the long-term success of their organizations.

Tap into the full potential of your team by learning effective strategies for inclusive meetings.

Managers must learn to recognize the very human tendency to want to be around people who are just like them. Available in French and Spanish.

Microlearning for managers to learn skills to retain women in STEM. The higher attrition rate for female employees is a loss that hurts your innovation.

Learn how to run a more inclusive meeting in less than minutes. Meetings where remote, introverts, women, and all employees can fully participate.

Go beyond remote work and embrace a flexible talent management strategy. Learn how to be inclusive of your entire team.

Learn how to maximize innovation and collaboration on your team by connecting across differences. Available in French and Spanish.

Learn how to maximize innovation, collaboration, and inclusion in a hybrid-work environment no matter where people are located.

Learn to recognize microaggressions and opportunities to intervene as a bystander in the workplace. Available in French and Spanish.

Sponsorship not only accelerates women’s careers; it increases your skillset as an inclusive leader. Learn actions you can take today.

Start your journey of learning about race and racism in Canada, and gain a foundation of knowledge to build on.

Learn how to be an ally to an individual and an advocate to a group to the benefit of all.

Dans le cadre de ce microapprentissage sur l’incidence des femmes autochtones, découvrez l’histoire, les recherches de Catalyst et les champion.ne.s du changement au Canada.

Découvrez les avantages de DEI et commencez à développer des compétences pour mieux gérer des équipes diversifiées et développer vos compétences en leadership.

Apprenez à identifier et à surmonter les obstacles courants qui empêchent d’entamer des conversations sur la race, l’ethnicité et le genre.

Apprenez à reconnaître les microagressions et les occasions où vous pouvez faire la différence en intervenant en tant que témoin en milieu de travail.

Apprenez-en davantage sur l’importance de l’empathie comme compétence pour l’avenir du travail et mettez-la en pratique dans votre équipe.

Les gestionnaires doivent apprendre à reconnaître la tendance bien humaine à vouloir s’entourer de personnes qui nous ressemblent.

Ce microapprentissage vous enseignera comment organiser une réunion plus productive et inclusive pour une meilleure prise de décision et une pensée de groupe réduite.

Erfahren Sie mehr über die Bedeutung von Empathie als Kompetenz für die Arbeitswelt der Zukunft und setzen Sie sie in Ihrem Team in die Praxis um.

Lernen Sie die Vorteile von DEI kennen und entwickeln Sie Kompetenzen, um vielfältige Teams besser zu führen und Ihre Führungsfähigkeiten auszubauen.

Conozca los beneficios de la DEI y comience a desarrollar competencias para gestionar mejor a diversos equipos y desarrollar sus habilidades de liderazgo.

Los gerentes deben aprender a reconocer la tendencia humana a querer estar con personas que son como ellos.

Aprenderá a maximizar la innovación y la colaboración en su equipo mediante el dominio de las habilidades necesarias para relacionarse a pesar de las diferencias.

Aprenderá a reconocer las microagresiones y las oportunidades en las que puede marcar una diferencia al intervenir como espectadora y espectador en el lugar de trabajo.