The tech industry is known for its commitment to progress and innovation, but when it comes to internal diversity initiatives, some worry the sector is regressing.
Black individuals make up approximately 13% of the total U.S. workforce, according to a 2023 survey conducted by consulting firm McKinsey, yet they only account for around 8% of employees in tech jobs. While DEI has been at the top of employees’ priority lists, only 29% of software and tech employers see improving DEI as a top priority for this year, according to a recent report from software company Lever.
