Catalyst Inc.

Trust is becoming a defining business advantage. In the inaugural issue of Fieldnotes, Catalyst's new magazine, we explore why trust is breaking down in today's workplace and what leaders can do to strengthen performance, engagement, and resilience. Download Issue 1: The Age of Human Trust.

Fairness is easier to support—and defend—when it’s built into systems, not left to interpretation. This research and tools suite helps leaders evaluate how workplace systems around hiring, promotion, performance, and opportunity shape employee experience, trust, and outcomes. Get practical guidance for building fairer workplaces in a rapidly changing environment. Download the report

79% Feel Positive About Companies That Support Inclusion—Even Now Despite the headlines, support for workplace inclusion remains strong among employees, consumers, and stakeholders. This new research examines how leaders are adapting their strategies in response to legal and cultural shifts—while continuing to prioritize fairness, trust, and business performance. See what the data says and how organizations are responding now. Download the report

HR, legal, and business leaders are under pressure to demonstrate fairness while navigating increased scrutiny around workplace inclusion. This toolkit offers practical guidance and three clear actions organizations can take now to strengthen trust, improve consistency, and build inclusion strategies that are both effective and defensible. Access the research, tools, and communication guidance leaders are using right now.

Many organizations are changing their language around inclusion faster than their actual workplace practices. Employees notice the disconnect—and trust can erode quickly. This new research explores the risks of signaling retreat and offers a more defensible path forward for leaders balancing legal pressure, culture, and business priorities. Download the report to see what the data reveals.

Inclusion efforts aren’t disappearing—they’re evolving under pressure. Leaders are being asked to navigate legal scrutiny, shifting expectations, and growing employee skepticism all at once. This new research from Catalyst and the Meltzer Center helps leaders separate perception from reality with evidence, decision guidance, and practical tools designed for today’s environment. Explore what’s working now—and how to move forward with confidence. Access the Toolkit