Board Diversity
It makes business sense for corporate boards to reflect their customers, clients, and employee base. Yet only 22.5% of board seats in the Fortune 500 are held by women, and only 4.6% are held by women of color. Explore our resources and programs for increasing board diversity and becoming a board director here.
Results
2015 Catalyst Census: Women And Men Board Directors (Report)
Find out how many women and men held seats on US boards in 2015.
Beyond “Comply or Explain”: New Catalyst Report for Ontario Government Makes Bold Recommendations to Advance Women on Boards (Media Release)
Toronto (June 7, 2016)—Canada continues to lag behind other developed nations when it comes to women on boards, and there…
Au-delà de la règle « Se Conformer ou S’expliquer » : un nouveau rapport Catalyst commandé par le gouvernement de l’Ontario émet des recommandations audacieuses visant l’avancement des femmes au sein des conseils d’administration (Communiqué de presse)
Toronto (le 7 juin 2016)— Le Canada continue d’accuser un retard par rapport à d’autres pays développés en matière de…
Gender Diversity on Boards in Canada: Recommendations for Accelerating Progress (Report)
This report was commissioned by the Government of Ontario to examine “comply or explain” securities law rule amendments.
Catalyst Taps Global Leaders to Champion Board-Ready Women, Gender Diversity on U.S. Corporate Boards (Media Release)
Catalyst, the global expert on accelerating progress for women through workplace inclusion, today announces the inaugural class of its U.S. Women On BoardTM initiative to address the lagging representation of women on boards and the increasing demand for diversity in corporate boardrooms. This U.S.-based, two-year program pairs CEO/board chairs who serve as mentors and sponsors with CEO-endorsed board candidates.
Catalyst Receives Proclamation from New York City Council, Applauds Passage of Bill Promoting Greater Diversity on Boards (Media Release)
Catalyst, the global expert on accelerating progress for women through workplace inclusion, has received a proclamation from the New York City Council for its efforts to promote the advancement and equality of women in the workplace, including support of legislation requiring the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to produce a voluntary survey to be distributed to all prospective city contractors that would collect racial, ethnic and gender information about their executives and board members.
The Journey Toward a Board Appointment: Lessons Learned (Blog Post)
Sandra Stuart reflects on her time with the Women On Board® mentorship program.
Advancing Women Is Good For Business! (Blog Post)
Nearly a century after women gained the right to vote in the United States, their economic equality and full participation in society remains elusive. There is a significant gender-based pay gap, a glass ceiling, and a lack of basic policies to support women in the workforce. This must change.
Trudeau Government Sets New Norm For Executive Leadership (Media Release)
Catalyst applauds Canada’s new federal government on the selection of a record proportion of women to its new cabinet. This historic move, naming equal numbers of women and men to key cabinet portfolios, signals an important step forward for women in executive leadership.
Catalyst Canada Participates in OSC Roundtable to Discuss Compliance with Gender Diversity Rules (Media Release)
Catalyst Canada Executive Director Alex Johnston participated in a roundtable hosted by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to discuss the first review of TSX-listed issuers since the implementation of new disclosure requirements regarding the representation of women on boards and in senior management.
Women On Boards Series: The Power of Being “Known” (Blog Post)
This month, Sarah Raiss tells why networking is so important to becoming known by those who can help you get onto a board.
Women Leaders Are Well Positioned To Lead In The Global Economy (Blog Post)
According to recent Catalyst data, women hold only 23 (4.6%) of CEO positions at S&P 500 companies and 19.2% of board seats at US stock index companies. In 2013 and 2012, one-tenth of Fortune 500 companies had zero women on their boards. Meanwhile, the gender wage gap has barely budged in a decade.
Women On Boards Series: Get Your Board Resume the Attention It Deserves (Blog Post)
In January we heard from Sarah Raiss about how she helped her Women On Board®mentee, Sandra Stuart, craft a more effective board resume. This month, Sandra shares more of what she’s learned from Sarah and Women On Board® about making sure your new-and-improved profile gets seen.
Women of Color Remain Severely Underrepresented in U.S. Workforce and on Boards (Media Release)
Recent data from Catalyst shows that women of color make up only 16.5% of the S&P 500 labor force. And as job level increases, the number of women of color decreases drastically—especially at the executive and C-suite levels. As a call to action, Catalyst will host the Women of Color Summit, gathering global experts to provide fresh thinking and spark change for women of color.
Goldcorp First Mining Company to Sign Catalyst Accord, Supporting 25% Women on FP500 Boards by 2017 (Media Release)
GOLDCORP INC. (TSX: G, NYSE: GG) has joined the list of Catalyst Accord signatories, becoming the 28th company—and first from the mining sector—to sign the Accord, pledging its support for accelerating change in the boardroom. The move signals an important step forward for the mining industry, a leading contributor to the Canadian economy.
Goldcorp, première société minière à signer l’Accord Catalyst, appuie l’objectif d’atteindre un taux de 25 % de femmes au sein des conseils des sociétés de la liste FP500, d’ici à 2017 (Communiqué de presse)
Catalyst Canada a annoncé aujourd’hui, que la société GOLDCORP INC. (TSX : G, NYSE : GG) a joint les rangs des signataires de l’Accord Catalyst, devenant la 28e société — et la première du secteur minier — à signer l’Accord, apportant son plein appui à la promotion du changement au sein des conseils d’administration. Ce geste représente une étape importante pour l’industrie minière, qui joue un rôle de premier plan dans l’économie canadienne.
Boardroom Trailblazer (Blog Post)
Board service is an important part of a well-rounded professional portfolio, offering you opportunities to have an impact and learn as you contribute your unique perspective and expertise to other organizations
Profiles In Disruption: Breaking Barriers In The Boardroom (Blog Post)
Trewstar is a boutique search firm that focuses on placing qualified women on Fortune 500 boards. Since 2013, Trewstar has placed 18 women on boards—many of them first-time directors.
Profiles In Disruption: Pushing For Diversity On Boards (Blog Post)
To put it very simply, organizations need more than capital to run well, and different people bring different skill sets to a good working board.
Women On Boards Series: Make Your Board Resume Stand Out From The Crowd (Blog Post)
Sarah tells us more of what she’s learned, and what she’s sharing with Sandra about how crucial it is to make your board resume stand out from the crowd.