Little change seen for women at the top of Canadian companies
The 2012 Catalyst Census is in– and women are still poorly represented in the ranks of senior leadership in Canada’s Financial Post 500 companies.
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Women not offered enough “hot jobs” to get ahead: Catalyst
“Hot jobs” refer to the high-visibility projects, mission-critical roles, and international experiences that do most to advance the careers of talented employees regardless of gender. In a survey of 1,660 respondents, Catalyst found that more opportunities were given to men in these areas than women which helped shape the course of their careers.
Too few women equity partners in law leadership positions: study
Despite the strides taken by law firms to increase the number of women lawyers in leadership positions, only a dismal 18.8 percent become partners in the nation’s biggest firms.
Participation of white men necessary for an inclusive workplace: study
Including white men in diversity training makes for a more inclusive workplace, a new study released by Catalyst this July 2012 finds. Find out how including white men transformed the mindset and behaviors of participants in as short as four months.
Gender and wage gap persists for women in media: study
A gender and wage gap exists for women in media, a study released by Catalyst in July 2012 reports. The survey revealed that women were underrepresented in top management and governance positions in various media outfits around the world.
Catalyst, WCM launch guidebook on gender diversity in capital markets
Catalyst, a nonprofit organization that expands opportunities for women and business, and Women in Capital Markets (WCM), launch their research-based guidebook entitled Women and Men in Canadian Capital Markets.
Lack of workplace flexibility means lower aspirations for women in Asia
A recent Catalyst report reveals that women working in Asia do not have enough workplace flexibility to meet their work-life needs. As a result, their career aspirations are affected.
Catalyst expands in India to close gender gap
Catalyst, a nonprofit that promotes opportunities for women and business, recently announced its expansion in India. Despite a growing economy, women in India face numerous challenges when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder.
The Broad Experience: What do men have to gain from gender equality at work?
In her second podcast of the Broad Experience, a show on women, workplace and success, Ashley Milne-Tyte, a regular contributor to Femme-O-Nomics, asks what men in the workplace have to gain from equality. (Hint: They get more sex.)
Wanted: a few good men to talk about workplace diversity
Although still in its early days, there appears to be an appetite among some men to enter the conversation about gender in the workplace on their own terms.
