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.
Results
Report: Inclusive Leadership: The View From Six Countries
This study delves into the similarities across countries in how employees characterize inclusion and leadership behaviors that foster it.
Historical List of Women CEOs of the Fortune Lists: 1972-2019
The only complete listing of all the women who have been CEO in the Fortune listings.
Trend Brief: Gender Bias in AI
Humans may be programming their own biases, including around gender and race, into the algorithms behind artificial intelligence.
Report: Missing Pieces: The 2018 Board Diversity Census of Women and Minorities on Fortune 500 Boards
This multi-year study provides powerful metrics on the number of women and people of color in top US boardrooms.
Trend Brief: CEO Activism
People around the world want CEOs to take action on social issues including race, gender, and immigration.
Report: Inclusion in Action: The Catalyst CEO Champions For Change
Catalyst CEO Champions For Change companies are outpacing their global peers in advancing women.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Take steps now to prevent sexual harassment with these actions taken from vetted research.
Day-to-Day Experiences of Emotional Tax Among Women and Men of Color in the Workplace
Learn what Emotional Tax is and how it affects both employees of color and organizations.
Report: The Modern Guide to Equality, Volume 3
This living playbook was created by The Female Quotient together with Atlantic Media Strategies and Catalyst.
Report: Everyday Heroes: Catalyst CEO Champions For Change
These 50+ companies are pledging to make positive change happen for women and actually sharing their data.
Report: The Journey to Inclusion: Building Workplaces That Work for Women in Japan
Explore workplace culture in Japan and, specifically, the impact of inclusion on women.
Report: The Journey to Inclusion: Building Workplaces That Work for Women in Japan (Japanese Version)
『インクルージョンへの道：日本における女性が働きやすい職場づくり』
Report: 2016 Catalyst Census: Women and Men Board Directors
Find out how many women hold seats on S&P 500 boards.
Report: The Modern Guide to Equality, Volume 2
This playbook will help you disrupt your work culture, activate solutions, and create accountability standards for progress.
Report: Missing Pieces: The 2016 Board Diversity Census of Women and Minorities on Fortune 500 Boards
Find out how many women and people of color sat on US boards in 2016.
Report: The Modern Guide to Equality
The Female Quotient created The Modern Guide to Equality to accelerate the change in the workplace we want.
Report: Role Negotiation and the Pursuit of Hot Jobs
What Can Managers and Employees Do to Reap the Mutual Benefits of Role Negotiation?
Emotional Tax: How Black Women and Men Pay More at Work and How Leaders Can Take Action
Emotional Tax is the experience of being different from peers because of your gender/race/ethnicity and the associated detrimental effects
Report: The Day-To-Day Experiences of Workplace Inclusion and Exclusion
What does inclusion look and feel like to you? How about to your colleagues?
Report: 2015 Catalyst Census: Women And Men Board Directors
Find out how many women and men held seats on US boards in 2015.