The research, published in talent and reskill training company Wiley Edge’s new ‘Diversity in Tech 2022’ report, reveals that nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of UK businesses admit to struggling to retain employees from underrepresented backgrounds.

Although 65 per cent state that they work hard to foster an inclusive company culture, 18 per cent say that they have received complaints related to diversity and inclusion from current and former employees. The research also highlights a number of effective DE&I tactics that are being widely overlooked.

Positively, more than half (55 per cent) of businesses have a mentorship programme for younger employees to support their professional and personal development. However, fewer (47 per cent) have a system in place to identify whether additional support may be needed for graduates and other entry-level employees from different backgrounds, while only around a quarter (26 per cent) of businesses offer access...