• Addressing unconscious bias and cultural barriers in the workplace that hinder the recruitment and advancement of Latine women
• Targeted recruitment strategies to increase the pipeline of Latine women candidates
• Creating mentorship and sponsorship programs tailored to Latine women’s experiences
• Developing leadership programs that prepare Latine women for senior roles
• Building a supportive company culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences

Speakers

Eddie Coronado, Upskill HR

Ana Jaramillo, DEI Engagement Specialist, Moneris

Janet Sandoval, Director, Global Corporate Social Responsibility, Avery Dennison

Moderator

Joylene Ceballos, Director of Engagement, Catalyst

Note: For questions, please contact catalystevents@catalyst.org.

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Women in frontline, or “pink collar,” roles form the backbone of many industries, yet they continue to face significant and unique challenges and inequities in the workplace. These roles, particularly in retail, manufacturing, and hospitality, often have high turnover, low morale, and low levels of psychological safety.

When companies prioritize the needs of pink-collar workers, they not only enhance employee well-being but also boost overall organizational success. By reducing turnover by just 10%, companies can save $4-$7 billion in these industries.

By implementing inclusive practices and providing the necessary resources, businesses can foster a culture of equity and support that benefits all employees from the factory floor to the boardroom.

Join our panel of experts to discuss:

• Findings from the Catalyst suite of Frontline Employees Initiative research on the top challenges faced by women in pink collar roles
• Proven strategies to alleviate stress, reduce turnover, and boost morale for frontline employees
• How prioritizing inclusive policies for frontline employees benefits the entire organization at every level

Note: Please log in to the website with your Catalyst Supporter organization email to access registration. If you are NOT a Catalyst Supporter, please email us to proceed with payment and registration. For questions, please contact catalystevents@catalyst.org.

Catalyst is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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Are companies setting up Black women in leadership roles to fail?

At our live, interactive screening of our webinar Black Women and The Glass Cliff (originally hosted on 15 February), we discussed the phenomenon of promoting Black women to leadership positions during times of turmoil.

The term glass cliff (coined in 2005 by Michelle K. Ryan and Alexander Haslam) is the idea that even when women reach the top of the corporate ladder, they do so during periods when the company experiences poor performance or turmoil, and thus their positions are inherently risky. When women of color, especially Black women, experience the glass cliff they face even more scrutiny, aggression, and lack of empathy, making it harder for them to perform at their full potential as leaders.

In this session, our panel of experts examined:

• The origins of the glass cliff
• Why organizations may be more likely to offer high-level positions to women in times of turmoil
• The experiences of Black women in leadership roles with the glass cliff
• Strategies that organizations can implement to support and retain Black women at every level

This watch session included a chat moderated by Kathrina Robotham, Jenn Wells, EdD and Danielle Shelton, Director, Talent Acquisition People & Culture.

Learn more about the glass cliff and women of color on our blog.

Read more insights from the webinar here.

Speakers

Janice Gassam Asare, PhD., DEI Consultant and Author of Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace

Prof. Farai Simoyi, Professor & Founder, The Narativ House

Jenn Wells, EdD, Organizational Change Consultant.

Moderator

Kathrina Robotham, Director, Research, Catalyst

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Upcoming research from Catalyst highlights that more than one-third of women employees say their menopause symptoms negatively impact work performance. The cost? An estimated $1.8 billion per year in the US alone.  

The question for HR and talent leaders isn’t whether to provide support for employees going through perimenopause and menopause, it’s how quickly they can meet the demand: 84% of employees globally agree that workplaces need to do more. The door is open for smart, inclusive business leaders to break the stigma of menopause at work and build a corporate culture and benefits structure that encourages authenticity, dialogue, and support. 

Join this webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss: 

• The importance of destigmatizing menopause in the workplace and opening the door to empathetic dialogues between managers and reports. 

• How to build an organizational culture that offers support for common challenges of menopause. 

• Why building resource structures for employees with menopause benefits every employee at every level of the organization. 

Speakers

Komel Caruso, Co-Founder and COO, HerMD

Alicia Grandey, Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology; Penn State University

Rebekah Heaven, Global Head – Future of Work & Advocacy Strategy, Standard Chartered

Moderator

Janet Piper, Senior Director, Supporter Success, Catalyst

Catalyst is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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Watch this roundtable recording for an engaging discussion focused on the concrete steps companies can take to move from awareness to acceptance in supporting employee mental health. This discussion aims to foster an environment of understanding and support, ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard.

Topics of Discussion:

• What does good look like: Understanding the impact of mental health within the workplace.
• Employee Resources Groups: The role employee resource groups can play in supporting mental health and guiding organizations.
• Policies, procedures, and training: We’ll discuss how dedicated policies, procedures, and training can create support systems and create a lasting positive impact for all employees.

We believe that by addressing these topics openly, we can build a stronger, more empathetic workplace where everyone thrives.

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Activating the true potential of your workforce means understanding and championing the individual situations of every employee. More and more companies are looking to add neurodiversity inclusion to their DEI strategy to combat the talent shortage and create more equitable workplaces so women—and everyone—can thrive. 

Join this webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss: 

• How senior leaders can model empathetic leadership and authenticity to encourage, 

• The invaluable role of people managers in creating safe and supportive dialogues for neurodiverse employees, and 

• Why workplaces that actively support neurodiversity inclusion are more productive. 

Note: Please log in to the website with your Catalyst Supporter organization email to access registration. If you are NOT a Catalyst Supporter, please email us to proceed with payment and registration. For questions, please contact catalystevents@catalyst.org.

Speakers

Dr. Kristin Austin, Vice-President, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access, Rewriting the Code

Hilary McVey, Partner, Deloitte Canada

Samantha Schilling, Human Resources Director for the Engineering Function and Enterprise Centers of Excellence, Eaton

Moderator

Simona Fontanella, Senior Associate, Catalyst

Catalyst is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

The post Neurodiversity at Work: Recognizing and Welcoming This Aspect of Identity for Women and Everyone appeared first on Catalyst.

• Addressing unconscious bias and cultural barriers in the workplace that hinder the recruitment and advancement of Latine women
• Targeted recruitment strategies to increase the pipeline of Latine women candidates
• Creating mentorship and sponsorship programs tailored to Latine women’s experiences
• Developing leadership programs that prepare Latine women for senior roles
• Building a supportive company culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences

Speakers

Eddie Coronado, Upskill HR

Ana Jaramillo, DEI Engagement Specialist, Moneris

Janet Sandoval, Director, Global Corporate Social Responsibility, Avery Dennison

Moderator

Joylene Ceballos, Director of Engagement, Catalyst

Note: For questions, please contact catalystevents@catalyst.org.

Catalyst is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

The post Let’s Hit the Accelerator for Latine Women in the Workplace appeared first on Catalyst.

This alarming data signals an opportunity for inclusive business leaders to elevate their policies around LGBTQ+ inclusion from performative to genuine. Doing so puts companies on the path to building workplaces that address discrimination head-on, both because it’s a smart business strategy and because it’s the right thing to do. 

Join this webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss: 

• Why performative policies lead to a decrease in employee trust, team performance, employee productivity, and retention.
• How leaders can implement genuine policies that make real change and build trust for LGBTQ+ employees.
• The impact senior leaders modeling true allyship has toward advancing LGBTQ+ equity.

Speakers

Bobby Gale, Director, Analytical and Data Platforms, Loblaw Companies Ltd. (They/Them)

Moderator

Josh Smalley Baldasare, Director, Content Creation, Global Marketing and Communications, Catalyst (Hem/Him)

Note: Please log in to the website with your Catalyst Supporter organization email to access registration.

For questions, please contact catalystevents@catalyst.org.

Catalyst is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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In celebration of International Women’s Day, join us for an inspiring webinar highlighting women who are trailblazers in driving positive transformation in their workplaces and beyond. These barrier-breaking changemakers will share their personal stories of leaders who helped shape their career and values, and how they empower other women, promote inclusion, implement ethical business practices, and redefine leadership. 

During this session, our speakers will: 

Share their personal leadership journeys and influences. 

Outline specific policies and programs they’ve created to foster positive, equitable work cultures. 

Highlight important lessons on empowering others and leading change as women. 

What you will learn: 

• Actionable solutions to cultivate equity and how you can employ them to stay committed to DEI initiatives in the face of heightened resistance. 
• Ways to become an ally and advocate to women facing systemic discrimination.  
• How to lead initiatives addressing implicit bias, discriminatory policies, and inequitable practices in your own workplace. 
• Best practices and actionable strategies centered on expanding opportunity for all women. 

At the end of this webinar, you will be galvanized to champion inclusion for women of all backgrounds. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or current manager, this webinar will equip you with new ideas to create an experience of belonging, advancement for women, and workplace cultures where every voice is valued.   

Be part of #TheCatalystEffect. Register today! 

Speakers

Denine Das, Vice President, Global Inclusion, Scotiabank

Kalpana Arvind, CFO Audit, Managing Director and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion, KPMG

Paula Hornbaker, Product Executive, Catalyst and P&G Secondee

Zabeen Hirji, Executive Advisor, Future of Work, Deloitte, former Chief Human Resources Officer, RBC

Moderator

Julie Nugent, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Services & Community, Catalyst

For questions, please contact catalystevents@catalyst.org.

Get a sneak peek at the conversation with Denine Das’s thoughts about the Catalyst Effect and gender parity.

Catalyst is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

The post Webinar: Driving the Catalyst Effect: Women Leaders Cultivating Workplace Equity  appeared first on Catalyst.

• The origins of the “glass cliff” and why organizations may be more likely to offer high-level positions to women in times of turmoil 
• The experiences of Black women in leadership roles with the “glass cliff”  
• Strategies that organizations can implement to support and retain Black women at every level of the company. 

Learn more about the glass cliff and women of color.

Speakers

Janice Gassam Asare, PhD., DEI Consultant and Author of Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace

Prof. Farai Simoyi, Professor & Founder, The Narativ House

Jenn Wells, EdD, Director of Equity and Inclusion at Marlborough School and Organizational Change Consultant.

Moderator

Kathrina Robotham, Director, Research, Catalyst

For questions, please contact catalystevents@catalyst.org.

Catalyst is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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