Working Parents
Intentional parental and childcare policies—for all parents—help to close equity gaps. They attract and retain workers and contribute to a workplace culture of diversity and inclusion.
Results
Virtual Roundtable Recording: Reignite Employee Satisfaction and Engagement Through Inclusive Benefits and Policies
Watch this panel discussion centered on employee engagement and creating a sense of belonging in today’s work environment.
Virtual Roundtable: Reignite Employee Satisfaction and Engagement Through Inclusive Benefits and Policies
Join the Catalyst team as we host a panel discussion centered on employee engagement and creating a sense of belonging in today’s work environment. Together, we will explore non-traditional employee benefits and discuss the direct link between benefits and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
11 Ways to Keep Little and Big Kids Engaged When School Is Out, But You Still Need to Work (Blog Post)
Hot tips from the Catalyst community on how to keep your cool during this challenging time.
Beyond the Binary for Mother’s and Father’s Day (Blog Post)
Many workplaces still lack the culture and infrastructure to assist and accommodate the parents and caregivers in their employ.
International Women’s Day (IWD): Impacting Positive Change by Embracing Equity Webinar Recording
In celebration of International Women’s Day, and of women across all their intersecting identities, join Catalyst for a vibrant discussion on leveraging your sphere of influence to forge a fair and equal world.
WEBINAR: International Women’s Day (IWD): Impacting Positive Change by Embracing Equity
Join Catalyst as we recognize International Women's Day, celebrating women across all their intersecting identities.
4 Ways Employers Can Support Mothers in the Workplace
Catalyst resources on how to close the pay gap, provide flexible work, and more.
Parental Perspectives: How COVID-19 Affected Childcare for All (Webinar Recording)
Listen to this relevant conversation to learn ways in which organizations can best support their parental employee base.
The Great Work/Life Divide in the US (Report)
Our survey with CNBC in the US finds flexible and/or remote work is top request from employees.
Employees Want to Make Work Permanently Flexible (Media Release)
A new survey shows employee preferences for returning to onsite work and insights on what is important to working parents.
The Impact of Covid-19 on Working Parents (Report)
Many working parents fear parenthood is a strike against them in the workplace during Covid-19, according to a new survey.
Survey Finds Many Working Parents Fear Job Loss or Being Penalized During Covid-19 (Media Release)
According to a Catalyst-CNBC survey, working parents fear being a parent is a strike against them in the workplace.
Paid Parental Leave on the Rise (Topic Overview)
Companies may attract more talent and see a decrease in attrition when they introduce parental leave benefits.
8 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2019 (Blog Post)
Catch up over the holidays with our recommendations for podcasts on inclusive leadership, books about women leaders, and more.
Catalyst President & CEO Quoted in the Associated Press (Blog)
President & CEO Lorraine Hariton's take on a proposed federal policy that would extend paid parental leave for federal employees.
10 Reasons Every Company Should Offer Paid Paternity Leave (Blog Post)
Not only do men want the option, but workplaces and organizations can benefit from giving it.
Benefits of Paternity Leave: Being There (Blog Post)
They say as a parent, you never stop worrying.
Preparing for Labor Day: “Maternity Leave” Is Also for Dads (Blog Post)
Let’s End the Stigma
A Topic for Discussion (Blog Post)
I’m regularly told that I’m a ‘good dad’ when I’m simply in line with the kids anywhere (especially in the grocery store). It’s always a woman telling me that I’m a ‘good dad.'
Many Are Unaware of the Benefits (Blog Post)
Paternity leave can go a long way toward building the kinds of businesses that attract and retain workers. It also increases corporate profits and builds gender equality—if done right.