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Benefits and Limitations of Remote Work to LGBTQIA+ Software Professionals

URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2301.05379v4
Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2023 23:58:43 GMT
Title: Benefits and Limitations of Remote Work to LGBTQIA+ Software Professionals
Authors: Ronnie de Souza Santos, Cleyton Magalhaes, Paul Ralph
Abstract summary: The mass transition to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected software professionals. Recent studies advocate for remote structures to create opportunities for many equity-deserving groups. This study aims to investigate the effects of remote work on LGBTQIA+ software professionals.
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Abstract: Background. The mass transition to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected software professionals, who abruptly shifted into ostensibly temporary home offices. The effects of this transition on these professionals are complex, depending on the particularities of the context and individuals. Recent studies advocate for remote structures to create opportunities for many equity-deserving groups; however, remote work can also be challenging for some individuals, such as women and individuals with disabilities. Objective. This study aims to investigate the effects of remote work on LGBTQIA+ software professionals. Method. Grounded theory methodology was applied based on information collected from two main sources: a survey questionnaire with a sample of 57 LGBTQIA+ software professionals and nine follow-up interviews with individuals from this sample. This sample included professionals of different genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and levels of experience. Findings. Our findings demonstrate that (1) remote work benefits LGBTQIA+ people by increasing security and visibility; (2) remote work harms LGBTQIA+ software professionals through isolation and invisibility; (3) the benefits outweigh the drawbacks; (4) the drawbacks can be mitigated by supportive measures developed by software companies. Conclusion. This paper investigated how remote work can affect LGBTQIA+ software professionals and presented a set of recommendations on how software companies can address the benefits and limitations associated with this work model. In summary, we concluded that remote work is crucial in increasing diversity and inclusion in the software industry.

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