Leading the Way
We leverage the power of research, thought leadership, and development to advance API equity in the corporate sector and beyond.
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.
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New Report: API Mental Health at Work
May 2024
Ascend has released the second 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.
Inclusion@Work: Asian Americans
The Inclusion@Work Annual Report Series set out to help executive leadership find answers about DEI. The seven reports cover various racial groups, gender, generations, and regions and present groundbreaking analysis which shows the value workers of different backgrounds associate with DEI. This report focuses on Asian American workers. The findings can be used to provide benchmarks for business leaders as they develop future plans and budgets.
Inclusion@Work: Gender
The Inclusion@Work survey was utilized to produce seven annual reports. They cover a wide range of topics, including racial groups, gender, generations, and regions, presenting groundbreaking analysis of the tangible value workers of different backgrounds associate with DEI. These findings can serve as benchmarks for business leaders as they develop plans and allocate budgets for the future. This particular annual report focuses on gender at work.
Inclusion@Work - Black Americans
The Inclusion@Work Annual Report Series set out to help executive leadership find answers about DEI. The seven reports cover various racial groups, gender, generations, and regions and present groundbreaking analysis which shows the value workers of different backgrounds associate with DEI. This report focuses on Black American workers. The findings can be used to provide benchmarks for business leaders as they develop future plans and budgets.
The Diversity-Equity Gap In The Fortune 500: Too Few Racial Minority Executives
Companies, having spent billions on DEI, may be evaluating their progress and the efficacy of their efforts. This latest Ascend Foundation study analyzes the disparity between diversity and executive equity in the Fortune 500.
Ascend Impact Report
Throughout the challenging times since the COVID-19 pandemic, with anti-Asian hate and economic instability, we continue to amplify the core tenets of the 5-point Action Agenda and through the Ascend Impact Fund, we put greater focus on advocacy, allyship, education, mobilization and thought leadership to foster a culture of belonging. Guided by our commitment to building holistic Pan-Asian business leaders and empowering them to drive workplace and societal impact, we share highlights of some of our work in this newly released Ascend Impact Report.
