The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a report titled “High Tech, Low Inclusion: Diversity in the High Tech Workforce and Sector from 2014 – 2022,” examining demographic disparities in 56 STEM occupations. The report indicates that progress toward diversity remains limited, particularly for women and Black workers, despite growth in high-tech jobs.
Key findings include:
- Female representation in the high tech workforce is only 22.6%, with just 4% in the high tech sector.
- Black, Hispanic, and Asian workers are underrepresented in managerial roles.
- Discrimination charges related to age, pay, and genetic information are more prevalent in the tech sector than in others.
The EEOC emphasizes the need for high-tech employers to identify and remove barriers to inclusion, as significant underrepresentation persists, undermining equal employment opportunities. For further details, visit the EEOC website.
Facebook Comments