Ascend has released the first in a 3-part series of reports focused on the state of API mental health and well-being in the workplace and beyond. This report, titled Mental Health for Asian and Pacific Islander Professionals: Understanding our Diverse Needs, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ascend, C200, Catalyst, and Women Business Collaborative (WBC) releases the third annual report highlighting Women CEO’s in America. This year, women CEOs in the Fortune 500 are 8.8% and we recognize the industries in which women CEOs are rising.