Almost two-thirds of businesses in the UK are struggling to retain diverse tech workers despite a belief that existing inclusion strategies are working well, new research has found.
According to a survey of 300 senior managers conducted by research and education firm Wiley Edge, 64% of participants reported losing tech employees from diverse backgrounds.
Of the 1,000 young tech professionals surveyed, 60% said they have felt uncomfortable at their workplace due to their gender, ethnicity, disability or socio-economic background.
Biased managers and a missing sense of belonging were among the most-cited reasons for discomfort by diverse employees.
The research highlighted a disconnect between the views of management and employees. It found that the majority (75%) of participating businesses believe their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies are working well....