The current trend of mass layoffs is making tech less diverse

Penny Horwood
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Women are more likely than male colleagues to be made redundant
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Women are more likely than male colleagues to be made redundant

According to data from over 1,000 companies, globally, if you're a woman or from an ethnic minority you're more likely to be let go

The tech sector is getting leaner. In 2022, according to the website Layoffs FYI over 1,000 companies globally laid off more than 164,000 employees. Contrary to popular perception, it isn't j...

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