Research

Catalyst research is the foundation of all our solutions for creating equitable workplaces. We examine today’s work environments and employees’ experiences in them. We track representation of women in corporate leadership and determine the root causes of gender gaps. We use fact-based, scientific methods—including longitudinal panels and large-scale field studies—to explore barriers and measure success. Whether you’re looking for numbers, ideas, or solutions, Catalyst has what you need. It’s why Catalyst is the most-trusted resource for knowledge on gender and inclusive leadership in the business.

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DEI 101

Effective DEI Messaging: Understanding Employee Perspectives (Infographic)

Learn what employees want companies to emphasize when talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Flip the Script

Flip the Script: Transgender in the Workplace

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

Engaging Men

Why Your Company Needs Gender Partnership & How to Make It Happen: 5 Takeaways From the Catalyst Webinar (Infographic)

Your organization needs to engage in gender partnership, allowing men to contribute to creating safer, better workplaces.

Embedding DEI into Your Business Strategy: Key Insights from Industry Leaders (Infographic)

Learn how to foster an inclusive culture, embed DEI in business goals, and ensure sustainable impact.

Implicit Bias

How Leaders Can Challenge Implicit Bias (Infographic)

All leaders should recognize and tackle the subtle ways that implicit bias shapes everyday interactions as well as decision-making.

Implicit Bias

How Individuals Can Challenge Implicit Bias (Infographic)

Every person has the opportunity to recognize and tackle the subtle ways that implicit bias shapes everyday interactions as well as decision-making.

Gender Bias

Fact Checking the Barbie Speech (Infographic)

The Barbie film launched a huge conversation around feminism and the status of gender equity in the world today.

MARC

Flexible Masculinities at Work (Infographic)

Expectations for men's behavior at work tend to be rigid and potentially harmful. Flexibility may relieve the pressure men face.

Future of Work

Affirmative Action Takeaways: 8 Steps Companies Can Take (Infographic)

Learn how your company can continue to prioritize DEI in the wake of the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action.

Measurement

How Inclusive is Your Field of Work? (Infographic)

Who experiences inclusion in your industry, and who doesn't? Get informed by this data on the top 15 global industries.

Frontline Employees Initiative

Time for Systemic Workplace Change: 9 Highlights From the 2023 Catalyst Awards (Infographic)

The Catalyst Awards conference focused on systemic change and previewed Catalyst’s new Frontline Employees Initiative.

Inclusive Communications

Performative DEI Policies: Flip the Script (Infographic)

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

DEI 101

Pyramid: Women in the United States Workforce (Infographic)

Catalyst's famous pyramid depicts how the number of women in leadership positions shrinks as they climb the corporate ladder.

What is Gender Partnership and How to Be an Effective Gender Partner
Engaging Men

What Is Gender Partnership (Infographic)

Learn how to do the internal and external work to become a better gender partner in your workplace.

Unconscious Bias
Implicit Bias

What is Unconscious Bias? (Infographic)

We all have unconscious biases. Learn more about how they work and how you can overcome them.

Measurement

How to Create Transparency in DEI Measurement (Infographic)

Organizational transparency around DEI metrics not only creates accountability to customers but can also strengthen the internal focus on DEI.

Emotional Tax

Emotional Tax and Work Teams (Infographic)

View the key findings from the Catalyst report, Emotional Tax and Work Teams: A View From 5 Countries.

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.

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Organizational Culture Change

Men Interrupting Sexism: A View from 12 Countries

What can organizations do to help men become better partners in the struggle against workplace sexism?

Inclusive Communications

Feedback in Flexible Workplaces: Flip the Script (Infographic)

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