Queering the Tech Ecosystem: Barriers and Opportunties
We are thrilled to announce the release of our report, which sheds light on the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in the tech industry. Our goal is to raise awareness about the unique challenges and opportunities facing this community and ignite a conversation that will bring about real, positive change. With this report, we are paving the way for a tech industry that values diversity, inclusivity, and empathy.
This launch is just the beginning of our mission to effect meaningful, lasting change through research and advocacy. We are committed to building a foundation for an industry that celebrates and leverages the potential of all its members.
About Our Report
There’s a startling lack of data surrounding 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences across the Canadian technology sector. This lack of information contributes to existing barriers, and hinders efforts of queer inclusion as a whole. At QueerTech, we’re working to fix that.
This mixed-methods report, three years in the making, is composed of quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews and a complimentary literature review. Specifically, the collaborative report explores:
- Queer Experiences in Tech
- Acquiring Employment
- Workplace Culture Index
- Tailored Industry Frameworks and Recommendations
- And more!
The Methodology
This study set out to explore three specific research questions:
- What are the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ people working in the Canadian tech industry?
- How could the tech industry adapt its work culture to better recruit and retain members of these communities?
- What barriers need to be eliminated, and what tools can be implemented to do so?
QueerTech’s goal for this study is to produce meaningful, thought-provoking research that has a positive impact on the conditions and experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ people working in the Canadian tech sector, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and thriving tech industry.
Data Collection Methods
To answer these questions, an extensive review was conducted of all relevant academic literature pertaining to 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the tech industry. Research activities also included a quantitative survey of 254 people and qualitative interviews with a representative sample of 30 people who work in the tech industry and identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Sample Survey Questions
- To what extent do you feel that your current place of employment is a safe space for you to be yourself?
- To what extent do you feel that your current place of employment is a safe space for others from diverse backgrounds to be themselves?
- To what extent are you “out” at work?
- Have you experienced discrimination during at least one job interview? Part 2: How could the industry adapt its work culture to better recruit and retain members of these communities?
- To what extent do you believe your 2SLGBTQIA+ identity has played a beneficial role in acquiring employment?
- Does your employer have equity, diversity and inclusion programs/initiatives? Do you find them effective?
- Are there people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ in senior positions at your place of work? *Duplicated for mentorship roles.
- Do you believe the atmosphere for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees is improving?
Complete Research Report
Dive deep into our full insights and recommendations tailored for pivotal change across the tech landscape.
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$149
Exclusive Webinar
Join our focused webinar to walk through the report’s details and understand our vision for its impact within the tech ecosystem. Scheduled for July 2024
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$199
EDI Tool-kits
Equip yourself with three specially developed EDI Tool-kits coming in Autumn 2024, designed to facilitate the practical application of our outlined recommendations.
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$399
Literature Review & QT Research Report (Free Version)
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