"The past year has brought uncertainty for diversity in the tech sector as the landscape in the US turned sour, with President Donald Trump ordering the termination of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) projects and roles. There were concerns that UK companies would follow suit, but as the year went on, it became clear that many are still leading the charge to improve diversity in the sector."
"While there has been an increasing focus on hiring specific groups of people, such as women or people of colour, this can overlook how having more than one of these characteristics can affect employee experience in the technology sector. Firms need to better understand people's individual experiences and make the work environment safe for everyone to better take advantage of the positives a diverse workforce can bring."
"Women are more likely than men to shoulder the burden of caregiving, whether for children or older family members, and without flexibility at work, this can be difficult to maintain. Lorien's research found that 45% of women have had difficulties with work-life balance in their role, making it the biggest barrier they have faced in their careers."
The past year created uncertainty for diversity initiatives after US moves to end DEI projects and roles, yet many UK tech firms continued DEI efforts. Research shows the number of women in tech is growing slowly while female attrition increases, leaving questions about future diversity. Intersectional experiences of underrepresented groups require attention to overlapping identities, and organisations must understand individuals' experiences and make workplaces safe to capture benefits of diversity. Lack of work-life balance is a major barrier for women, with 45% reporting difficulties, exacerbated by caregiving responsibilities and limited workplace flexibility. AI development also raises focus on diverse teams.
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