Emotional Tax

Learn what Emotional Tax is and how it affects both employees of color and organizations. Our Catalyst research has uncovered the reality that Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and multiracial employees pay an Emotional Tax at work when they feel they must be on guard to protect against bias. These harmful experiences occur both inside and outside the workplace and prevent employees from being able to truly thrive at work.

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Emotional Tax

Let’s Hit the Accelerator for Latine Women in the Workplace (Webinar Recording)

We demystified the stats and explored effective strategies to attract Latina talent, creating an inclusive environment supporting long-term success.

Equity on the front lines for women: Empowering pink-collar workers in the new economy

Learn findings from the Catalyst suite of Frontline Employees Initiative research on the top challenges faced by women in pink collar roles

Women of Color

Trending Topic: Black Women and the Glass Cliff

Catalyst continues the discussion of the phenomenon of promoting Black women to leadership roles during times of turmoil.

Is It Hot in Here or Is It Just Me? Supporting Menopause in the Workplace

Join us to learn how to build an organizational culture that offers support for common challenges of Menopause.

Virtual Roundtable: Mental Health at Work: From Awareness to Acceptance (Webinar Recording)

This discussion aims to foster an environment of understanding and support, ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard.

Neurodiversity at Work: Recognizing and Welcoming This Aspect of Identity for Women and Everyone

As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures and programs become standard practice in the workplace, there is an employee population that continues to fall through the cracks: neurodivergent people.

Pay Gap & Transparency

Let’s Hit the Accelerator for Latine Women in the Workplace

Catalyst shares insights on the importance of attracting and advancing Latine women at your organization.

Active Allyship: Strengthening LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Your Company (Webinar)

How can companies move beyond inclusive-language practices and take more meaningful action to retain and attract LGBTQ+ employees?

Webinar: Driving the Catalyst Effect: Women Leaders Cultivating Workplace Equity 

At the end of this webinar, you will be galvanized to champion inclusion for women of all backgrounds.

Black History Month Webinar: Black Women and the Glass Cliff

Join this webinar to explore the experiences of Black women in leadership roles with the "glass cliff" - the idea that even when women do reach the top levels of the corporate ladder, they do so during periods when the company experiences poor performance or turmoil and thus their positions are inherently risky and precarious.

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Majority of Employees from Marginalized Racial and Ethnic Groups Experience Emotional Tax in Five Countries (Media Release)

Catalyst research shows 61% of employees of color experience being on guard to protect against race, ethnicity, or gender bias.

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Emotional Tax and Work Teams (Infographic)

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

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Emotional Tax and Work Teams (Report)

This report reveals that experiences of emotional tax in the workplace are pervasive in Australia, Brazil, Canada, UK, and US.

Bias & Stereotypes

A Conversation on Unconscious Bias (APAC Webinar Recording)

Learn more about the development tools every manager should be equipped with to ensure equal opportunities are provided to all.

Racism in the Workplace: Expert Voices From Around the World Report
Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Racism in the Workplace: Expert Voices From Around the World (Report)

21 business leaders and scholars reveal the persistence of racism –and what we can do to move forward.

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Emotional Tax: A Focus on Asian Heritage (Webinar Recording)

Researchers have found that unconscious bias directed toward women of color is detrimental to both employees and companies. More than half of Asian women working in the United States feel on-guard and the need to outwork and outperform their colleagues. Learn from our speakers about how you can be part of the solution against biased behaviors toward Asian women.

Organizational Culture Change

Don’t “Fake It Till You Make It" in the Workplace (Blog Post)

Employees' mental health, wellbeing, and ability to be their true, authentic selves all impact their engagement at work.

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CatalystX Discussion Facilitation Guide – Facing Racism and Emotional Tax in the Workplace (Tool)

This Supporter-Only post-course discussion facilitation guide is for organizations to drive home learnings from the CatalystX course, Facing Racism and Emotional Tax in the Workplace.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

A Course on Emotional Tax and Racism: 6 Perspectives (Blog Post)

"I had no idea the journey it would take me through," said Human Resources Senior Director about new course.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Building Inclusion for Indigenous Peoples in Canadian Workplaces (Report)

Catalyst research finds many Indigenous Peoples in Canada pay an Emotional Tax at work and identifies ways managers can help.