Talk to Us: Creating a Culture of Conversation at Work Emily Troiano, SHRM-SCP, is vice president, Knowledge & Solution Design, Catalyst. Alix Pollack is vice president and head of Solution Development, Catalyst. ------------- As people’s beliefs and values grow more divergent, leadership requires more courage than ever to engage in...
Breaking the Silence on Menopause It’s time for employers to take action to support women during this life stage. When I turned 50, I was at the peak of my career as the first woman CEO of a global leadership firm. At the same time, menopause symptoms began to...
We Must Ensure AI Drives Gender Equity by Nicole Jackson There’s no way around the increasingly invasive influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in nearly all aspects of our lives. As companies continue to embrace AI and machine learning, business leaders need to ensure this technology is used to...
Frontline Women Are Being Left Behind Negin Sattari A gap exists between what women in frontline roles say they need and what employers provide. The world learned many important lessons during the pandemic, particularly that frontline workers are essential to a functioning society. As white-collar workers stayed home,...
by Joy Ohm The US Supreme Court decision in June to reject affirmative action in college admissions was also a blow to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in US companies. It’s now more important than ever to recognize that racism is a real and present issue...
Let’s commit to lifting up the people who provide the services that allow us to focus on our jobs. Think about a woman breaking through the proverbial glass ceiling. How did she get there? She’s probably smart, creative, driven, passionate, and strong. She’s got the expertise,...