Research Series
Catalyst research is world-renowned because we don't just scratch the surface of an issue—we go to the root to discover what the issues are and how to solve them. Our experts use fact-based, scientific methods—including longitudinal panels and large-scale field studies—to examine barriers and measure success. Explore our research series to gain the in-depth information you need to make change.
Topic Overviews
Topic Overviews are a Supporter-only benefit of curated, introductory short research reports on selected D&I topics. These overviews help supporters…
Emotional Tax
Learn all about the experience of Emotional Tax in American and Canadian corporate culture and how to minimize it.
Trend Briefs
Trend Briefs are thought leadership pieces that provide an agile response to of-the-moment critical trending topics that are of importance…
Vital Signs
Chock full of key questions, step-by-step directions, compelling and customizable visuals, and leading practices, Vital Signs is a unique and…
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Now is the time to dedicate resources to help create a fairer, safer, and more respectful environment for all.
Flip the Script
Learn to flip the script on harmful language, providing alternatives that don't have such a high cost to your co-workers.
Ask Catalyst Express
Find recommended resources on select diversity and inclusion topics anytime, day or night.
Break the Cycle
This suite of tools and infographic helps HR experts, managers, and senior leaders eliminate bias from talent management systems.
The Catalyst Guide to Employee Resource Groups
Catalyst has more than 20 years of experience working with employee resource groups (ERGs) across a variety of industries and…
Revealing the Real Millennials
This series of infographics reveals some of the myths and facts surrounding the millennial generation.
The Promise of Future Leadership: A Research Program on Highly Talented Employees in the Pipeline
Catalyst’s longitudinal project, The Promise of Future Leadership: A Research Program on Highly Talented Employees in the Pipeline, follows the careers…
Unwritten Rules
Advancing in today’s business world is often as much about learning and playing by the rules as it is about…
Engaging Men in Gender Initiatives
This series offers evidence about the most effective ways to partner with men in ending gender inequalities at work.
Bottom Line
The business case for gender diversity asserts that organizations that develop and advance women will benefit for a number of…
Setting the Record Straight
Catalyst’s Setting the Record Straight series uses hard evidence derived primarily from Catalyst Fortune 500 and Financial Post 500 Census…
Career Advancement in Corporate Canada: A Focus on Visible Minorities
Catalyst’s research series Career Advancement in Corporate Canada: A Focus on Visible Minorities explores how visible minority women and men perceive their…
Expanding Work-Life Perspectives: Talent Management in Asia
Despite increased interest, the topic of work-life effectiveness in Asia has remained relatively under-explored in the research literature, especially in…
Women in Capital Markets
Since 2000, Women in Capital Markets (WCM) has commissioned a series of reports that tracks the number of women in the Investment Dealer…
Women of Color in Professional Services
The Women of Color in Professional Services is a four-part research series investigating the experiences of women of color in professional services…
Women of Color in Corporate Management
Since the 1990s, Catalyst has released a continuous stream of research on women of color in corporate management. This series…