Natalie Louise Cassidy’s Post

You can't be what you can't see. 🔑 Relatable role models can be key in empowering young people to see what 'someone like me' can achieve. Young people need to see themselves reflected in industries and job roles to believe it's possible for them as well. We work with employers to increase diversity in their talent pool and work with employee volunteers to share their stories and act as relatable role models for young people from low socio-economic backgrounds. #alumni #relatablerolemodels #employerpartners

Today's report from Tech Talent Charter shows the tech industry has a serious problem with socioeconomic exclusion - just 9% of the workforce are from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. There is so much wrong with this stat: it means that people from working class backgrounds are locked out from well paid, highly skilled and exciting jobs; it means that products and services we all use are being designed by people with relatively narrow experience; and it means that some of the most successful companies in the UK are failing on a key aspect of social impact. It's time for the tech sector to step up. Beyond the embarrassing headline figures, the report includes lots of practical advice and resources to support action. A key resource is the Social Mobility Employer Index - we open for 2024 entries soon and we urge tech employers to get involved and show your commitment to making change.

I still remember colleagues in the workplace who joked about my accent. Being a working-class woman, + a software engineer + tech leader was a rarity. I used to put down my feelings of not belonging to 'imposter syndrome' - something I had to fix in myself. I was never the one with the problem. 🤔 UK Tech has a problem. - UK Tech has lower levels of socio-economic diversity than law and finance. - 21% of senior tech leaders are women. - One in three women are planning to leave their tech job. ➡ So what can we do? 1. Read the latest UK Tech Charter Report - https://lnkd.in/ebkB7d6p 2. Access free resources. The Tech Talent Charter, The Sutton Trust, and The Social Mobility Foundation all offer best practices including recruitment and other routes into the workplace. 3. Collect Socio-economic data - only 23% of UK Tech Talent Charter signatories are currently doing so. Not sure what to collect? Join the Tech Talent Charter for best practices. 4. Design for inclusion. To attract and retain talent - your workplace culture matters. 5. Stop trying to fix 'Imposter syndrome' in your people. Instead redesign your systems, policies, and practices for inclusion - not elitism. PS - For all those working-class kids out there 💛 Tech needs you. #TechDiversityMatters #UKTech #WomeninTech #Socioeconomic

Only 9% of tech employees are from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This compares to 39% of the UK population. The Diversity in Tech report launched today by Tech Talent Charter reveals the shocking truth about the lack of socioeconomic diversity in the tech sector. It’s down to tech employers to diversify their industry. Luckily, we’re here to help. Our Employer Index helps organisations recruit, retain and progress the best talent from all backgrounds. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eDNunVQZ

🚨How diverse is the UK tech sector❓ Some interesting stats on diversity across the UK tech sector. How can companies play their part in addressing and improving these statistics? 💡1 in 3 women in tech are planning to leave their job. 💡 29% of UK tech employees are women or non-binary. 💡 20% of software engineers are women or non-binary. 💡21% of senior tech role holders are women. 💡25% of UK tech employees are ethnic minorities; 5% are Black. 💡22% of software engineers are ethnic minorities. 💡 14% of senior tech role holders are ethnic minorities. 💡 0.17% of tech employees identified as trans compared to 0.5% of the UK 16+ population, but only 1 in 4 companies are measuring trans identity in their workforce. 💡 Just 3% of tech employees have disclosed they are neurodivergent whilst UK estimates for neurodivergence are 15-20%. Yet 53% of tech workers identify as neurodivergent when asked directly 💡 Only 9% of tech employees are reported to be from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This compares to 39% of the UK population. 💡 6% of tech employees are disabled compared to 23% of the wider working age population. ⭐In the comments below, I’ve included a link to the diversity in tech report by Tech Talent Charter. It’s packed full of interesting information and data, including what companies are doing to try and readdress the balance. ⭐What good initiatives do you know of to improve gender diversity❓   #uktech #diversity #ExaltoConsulting Credit: Tech Talent Charter

Couldn’t agree more Tech Talent Charter about the damage that not prioritisng diversity, equity and inclusion will have. In a tough market diversity of thought, experience and innovation will be the key to resilience and growth. Thanks for the research; I implore every business that utilises tech skills to read it!

Our latest Diversity in Tech report reveals uncomfortable new statistics on several diversity areas indicating the tech industry is not representative of the wider UK working population. While many companies abandon their diversity and inclusion efforts citing a tough economic client, the truth is that ditching D&I is only going to hurt their productivity and performance in the long run. Fortunately, the Diversity in Tech report has actionable insights for businesses to stem the D&I exodus and cement the UK’s role as a science and tech superpower. Click here to access the report: https://hubs.la/Q02myl4S0 #TechDiversityMatters #DEI #UKTech #DiverssityAndInclusion

Tech Talent Charter have released their annual Diversity in Tech report. It's based on 700+ employer submissions (including data on 230,000 tech employees across 90+ different industries). It's also got some exclusive research into #neurodiversity in tech, produced by us! We were very intrigued by the findings of our research (which was carried out among 500 UK tech workers) because more than half of those we surveyed identified as having some form of neurodivergence (such as ADHA, autism or dyslexia). This is hugely higher than the figures reported by TTC's signatories - just 3% of employees were recorded as neurodivergent (which is lower than the national average of 15-20%). This suggests that companies are not doing a good job of measuring neurodiversity in the workplace. An important factor to bear in mind is that employees might identify as having a neurodivergent condition even if they haven't received an official diagnosis. Check out the survey data here: https://lnkd.in/dzm2cDFX and access the full report here: https://hubs.la/Q02mnm8M0 #neuroinclusion #neurodiversityatwork #TechDiversityMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #DiversityInTech #UKTech

🌟9% of tech employees are reported to be from lower socioeconomic backgrounds according to Tech Talent Charter🌟 Their story is one of grit and resilience, defying the odds that are stacked against them. 39% of the UK workforce are reported to be from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in comparison to just 9% in the tech industry, showing the work that must be done in order to create a more equitable future. Join us at Day One in recognising the spirit of these individuals- their journeys serve as constant inspiration, demonstrating it is not where you start, but where you're headed. #TechDiversity #BreakingBarriers #Empowerment #DayOne