An anticipated economic downturn and mass layoffs are shaking up the tech industry and creating a newfound sense of uncertainty. But the squeeze on opportunities within the industry may create more challenges for workers of color than their white counterparts.
Despite much lauded DEI efforts, Black workers still account for just 7.4% of the tech workforce, according to a 2021 report from tech-focused nonprofit AnitaB.org. Factor in the 2022 elimination of nearly 40,000 jobs within the industry, and Black tech talent is facing a fresh uphill climb.
