Catalyst Inc.

The countdown is on—the #Paris2024 Olympics start in one week! 🙌 We're looking forward to witnessing the greatness of women athletes, who inspire us not only for their contributions to their sports but as individuals. Someone to watch for? Penny Oleksiak. 🍁 Currently 24 years old, the Canadian swimmer has participated in two games so far and won an astonishing 7 #Olympic medals. At the #Rio2016 Olympic Games—at the age of 16—she won four medals including gold in the 100m freestyle. She is #Canada's all-time most decorated Olympian. 💡 "I'm finally swimming because I want to swim. It's a choice I'm making to go to the pool." - Penny Oleksiak. We can't wait to cheer you on, Penny! 💙

Whether you say Toronto or "Torono," you don't want to miss #CatalystHonours this October! 🍁 Join us for a one-day hybrid conference and dinner that brings together Canada's most influential #Business and #DEI leaders to address critical issues facing women in the workplace. Get all the details here: ⬇️ https://ow.ly/mqA450SEEiK We asked some of this year's #Champions and Catalyst Inc.'s team for their take but now it's your turn! Is it Toronto or "Torono"? Let us know your answers below! 👇

You are only as good as your team. 🙌 Check out this year's #CatalystHonours Champion, Simone Alleyne (She/Her), with her very own cheering squad! Her McDonald's colleagues are showing what #Support and #TeamWork looks like—literally. Get to know our #Champions ahead of #CatalystHonours and join us in celebrating their wonderful accomplishments. Learn more: ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4d2OxbX

A reminder that our #Webinar on “How to Use Generative AI Free of Gender and Racial Bias” begins at 11 a.m. EST! Featuring the following speakers: 🌟 Cathy Cobey, FCPA, FCA (Global Responsible AI Co-Lead, EY) 🌟 Noelle R. (Chief AI Officer, AI Leadership Institute) 🌟 Michael Thomson (Executive Vice President, Edelman) There’s still time to register: ⬇️ https://ow.ly/MFam50SAzA7

💡 Kickstart your week with some simple #CatalystTips for creating an #Inclusive workplace! No matter the role or level, anyone can incorporate more #Inclusive behaviors into their workday, whether in a meeting or in the break room. These easy, practical, intentional actions all help build a more inclusive workplace. It's easy to be #Inclusive every day. 😉 ➡️ Did you know Catalyst #Supporters have access to a wide variety of exclusive tools, resources, and programming? Learn more about joining our network: https://ow.ly/MQnW50SAycK

"As more tasks are automated and workplaces shift toward human-machine collaboration, we must remember that AI cannot eliminate human error or bias. If left unchecked, it can often perpetuate it." - Nicole Jackson. In a recent article for Diversity Woman Media, Nicole Jackson (Head of Digital Transformation, Catalyst Inc.) spoke about the dangers of unidentified bias in #AI. To read the article, visit: ⬇️ https://ow.ly/uUOr50SAyaL 💡 Interested in #AI? We are hosting a webinar on the topic next Tuesday, 16 July. Register to attend "How to Use Generative AI Free of Gender and Racial Bias Trending Topic Webinar" today: https://ow.ly/Ms4s50SAyaJ

Unlike traditional DEI trainings, #MARC addresses the root causes of #GenderInequity. 💡 Transformative #Research. 💡 #Innovative tools and resources. 💡 Breakthrough thought #Leadership. All designed to help you and your organization make an impact. Learn more about MARC By Catalyst: ⬇️ https://bit.ly/44Zt9l7

The #Paris2024 Olympics are just around the corner! 🙌 There are so many inspiring women athletes to watch for, not only for their contributions to their sports but as individuals. Today we're sharing a quote by none other than Simone Biles. The gymnast has participated in two games so far and won an astonishing 7 #Olympic medals—including 4 golds. In addition to her accomplishments as an athlete, Simone has spoken out about #MentalHealth. She famously pulled out of the finals at #Tokyo2020 to prioritize her own mental well-being, driving important public conversations. 💡 "It's OK sometimes to even sit out the big competitions to focus on yourself, because it shows how strong of a competitor and person that you really are—rather than just battle through it." - Simone Biles. Let's all take a page from Simone's book. 💜

“We can’t go on the way we have been—living new lives in the old patterns.” - Felice Schwartz. 💙 It’s easy to become disheartened by the backlash against #Diversity, #Equity, and #Inclusion (DEI)—but it's not all doom and gloom. Ruchika T (author and CEO of Candour) highlights some of the changes she's seen in recent years in this clip from the second episode of our #BreakingWithTradition podcast. Want more of #BreakingWithTradition? We have good news! 🙌 Episode 3 is out now, featuring Remington Bennett (former Content Writer and Producer at The Female Quotient). Get all the details: ⬇️ https://ow.ly/6q5Y50SzZGx

No plans for #AIAppreciationDay on July 16? We've got just the thing. 😉