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New Report: API Mental Health at Work
November 2024
Ascend has released the final in a 3-part series of reports focused on the state of API mental health and well-being in the workplace and beyond. The series of reports addresses unique cultural stressors like the rise of anti-Asian hate in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as universal themes like work-life balance, gender inequities, and how companies can support the well-being of employees.
New Study: Ascend ATLAS
The Ascend Asian Talent and Leadership Advancement Study (ATLAS) is a comprehensive study taking a holistic look at API workforce issues.
In partnership with Professor Jackson Lu of MIT Sloan School of Management, the ATLAS collects data from companies and employees so that we can identify and share innovative best practices to help employers build more equitable, inclusive workplaces.
New York Metro Area Corporate Census: Asian American Executives
A collaborative survey by Ascend and the Asia Society evaluates the presence of Asian Americans in high-ranking executive positions among Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in the NY/NJ/CT region.
The Everest Project
This report explores women executives' role in corporate America and the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, and sexual orientation on women's leadership in the global economy.