“I was really astounded,” says TrustRadius' CEO. Learn more about what the report uncovered.
Achieving inclusivity and overcoming racial inequality for people of color in the technology industry appears to be a ways off.
That’s according to new research from TrustRadius, a business software review site.
And the discovery that most surprised Vinay Bhagat, CEO of TrustRadius?
TrustRadius’ Vinay Bhagat
“I was really astounded by the fact that 15% of our respondents believe that the tech industry is doing too much to address racial inequality,” Bhagat told Channel Futures. “This, coupled with our finding that a large number of people of color don’t feel comfortable bringing up issues of discrimination internally, indicates that there is a disconnect between those who don’t believe racial inequality is a problem and those who are working in environments that don’t feel safe and equitable.”
TrustRadius surveyed more than 1,200 tech professionals worldwide in August. The results comprise the basis of its 2020 People of Color in Tech Report.
Two-thirds (66%) of the people TrustRadius polled said tech companies could do more to address racial inequality. Another 18% said companies are doing enough. Yet that final group, the 15%, said they think companies are actually doing too much.