{"id":83637,"date":"2022-10-07T16:46:45","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T14:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=83637"},"modified":"2022-11-18T15:39:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T13:39:24","slug":"imposter-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/imposter-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"What is imposter syndrome? Types, signs and causes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where someone feels they are a fraud and not good enough. It can develop in someone\u2019s personal or professional life, and it can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, occupation or race. In fact, according to a behavioral psychology study published by Deloitte,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/action.deloitte.com\/insight\/2194\/breaking-the-silence-of-imposter-syndrome-in-the-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70% of the global workforce experiences imposter syndrome in the workplace at one time or another<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given this statistic, as an HR manager or employer, it\u2019s important to understand what you can do to <\/span><b>identify employees who might be suffering from this syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You also need to understand <\/span><b>how you can offer the right guidance and support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that employees experiencing imposter syndrome can rebuild their confidence and rejoin the workforce as happy and motivated members of staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/templates\/one-on-one-meeting-template\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-86564\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18153644\/OneonOne-meeting-template-banner-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18153644\/OneonOne-meeting-template-banner-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18153644\/OneonOne-meeting-template-banner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18153644\/OneonOne-meeting-template-banner-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18153644\/OneonOne-meeting-template-banner-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/18153644\/OneonOne-meeting-template-banner.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><div class=\"js-toc toc\">\n<p class=\"js-toc-title toc__title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<nav id=\"fac_toc_nav\" class=\"js-toc-nav toc__nav\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ol class=\"toc__list toc__list--level-1\"><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/imposter-syndrome\/#what-is-imposter-syndrome\" title=\"What is imposter syndrome?\" data-target-id=\"what-is-imposter-syndrome\">What is imposter syndrome?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/imposter-syndrome\/#imposter-syndrome-history\" title=\"Imposter syndrome history\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"imposter-syndrome-history\">Imposter syndrome history\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/imposter-syndrome\/#imposter-syndrome-signs-and-symptoms\" title=\"Imposter syndrome signs and symptoms\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"imposter-syndrome-signs-and-symptoms\">Imposter syndrome signs and symptoms\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/imposter-syndrome\/#causes-of-imposter-syndrome\" title=\"Causes of imposter syndrome\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"causes-of-imposter-syndrome\">Causes of imposter syndrome\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/imposter-syndrome\/#types-of-imposter-syndrome\" title=\"Types of imposter syndrome\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"types-of-imposter-syndrome\">Types of imposter syndrome\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/imposter-syndrome\/#the-cycle-of-imposter-syndrome\" title=\"The cycle of imposter syndrome\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"the-cycle-of-imposter-syndrome\">The cycle of imposter syndrome\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/imposter-syndrome\/#examples-of-imposter-syndrome\" title=\"Examples of imposter syndrome\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"examples-of-imposter-syndrome\">Examples of imposter syndrome\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/imposter-syndrome\/#how-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome-in-the-workplace\" title=\"How to overcome imposter syndrome in the workplace\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"how-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome-in-the-workplace\">How to overcome imposter syndrome in the workplace\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is imposter syndrome?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what is imposter syndrome exactly?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imposter syndrome, also known as the imposter phenomenon, is <\/span>a <b>psychological condition where someone feels they are not good enough<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are filled with anxiety and self-doubt and question their own abilities, despite there usually being evidence to the contrary. They believe that they are not as talented, intelligent, capable, or qualified as others think they are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syndrome can manifest in an individual\u2019s personal life, such as feeling they aren\u2019t a good enough friend or parent, or in the workplace. In fact,<\/span><b> imposter syndrome at work is a fairly common occurrence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, although many organizations may not be aware of it. If left unchecked, it can wear down an employee\u2019s confidence, make them feel like an outsider, and stop them from performing at their best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we will be focusing on imposter syndrome in the workplace. Essentially, this is when <\/span><b>an employee lacks confidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and they <\/span><b>wrongly feel that they are not performing at an acceptable standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and will soon be found out. In other words, they feel like a fraud &#8211; that they don\u2019t deserve their jobs or accomplishments. This differs from a regular underperforming employee because someone who is suffering from imposter syndrome is actually more likely to be an overperformer or overachiever in reality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although imposter syndrome is not a medical diagnosis, it is a fairly common phenomenon, and <\/span><b>it can have a negative impact on an organization if managers aren\u2019t able to identify the signs and symptoms of the condition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. More on this shortly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Imposter syndrome history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we look at the signs and symptoms of imposter syndrome at work, let\u2019s take a look at some of the <\/span><b>history behind the phenomenon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imposter syndrome isn\u2019t a new condition. In fact, it\u2019s been around for quite some time now. It was first identified in 1978 by researchers <\/span><b>Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in their study <a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/1979-26502-001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the study, the researchers analyzed 150 professional women who were highly respected in their fields. They found that, <\/span><b>despite the fact that these women had achieved great success in their professional lives, they didn\u2019t feel they deserved it; they felt like imposters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result of this finding, Clance and Imes theorized that women were uniquely affected by impostor syndrome. However, research since the \u201870s has demonstrated that this phenomenon can affect <\/span><b>people of all genders, ages, races, education levels, and occupations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What\u2019s more, aside from being associated with the feeling of being an imposter, these days, the syndrome is also associated with feelings of inadequacy, especially when it comes to the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Imposter syndrome signs and symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imposter syndrome in the workplace can have a big impact on the bottom line of a business if left unchecked. However, it is notoriously difficult to identify. That\u2019s why it is so <\/span><b>important that managers know what clues to look out for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that they can spot when an employee might be suffering from imposter syndrome and <\/span><b>offer guidance and support <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help them overcome it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the signs and symptoms you should be looking out for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased self-confidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-doubting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolating from team members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfectionism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working longer hours than needed, such as working late or starting work early every day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing burnout and taking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/stress-leave-from-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress leave from work<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blaming or criticizing others for minor mistakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling overwhelmed and out of control, despite always meeting deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making comments that suggest they feel like a fraud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling with accepting praise and compliments\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent procrastination due to fear of failure (better to not do the work than do it and fail)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failing to ask for help when needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently rejecting new opportunities or challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crediting their successes to luck rather than talent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doubting their skills and competencies despite possessing the necessary qualifications\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting impossibly high standards for themselves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A notable and unexplained drop in productivity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice any of your employees displaying some or all of these signs and symptoms, then make sure you reach out to them and offer support. If you don\u2019t address potential issues, then it will affect their productivity in the long term. It is also likely to affect the rest of the workplace if left unchecked. Make sure you nip it in the bud before it becomes an institutionalized condition in your organization. More on what you can do to help later in this post.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Causes of imposter syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, we\u2019ve seen what it is and what the signs and symptoms are, but what causes imposter syndrome in the workplace?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to organizational psychologist Dr Gena Cox, imposter syndrome usually occurs as a result of two key factors. The first is down to <\/span><b>an individual\u2019s own psychological makeup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and whether they are prone to feelings of anxiety and inadequacy. The second is down to <\/span><b>external factors resulting from the workplace environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if your business has developed <\/span><b>a competitive <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/organizational-climate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>organizational climate<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then you may find that your workforce is more prone to imposter syndrome. This is because employees might compare themselves to those that they believe possess more skills, power, or influence than them. This environment is particularly common in organizations working in the financial sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common cause is when there is an <\/span><b>imbalance between effort and reward<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your business. This is because if you don\u2019t reward and recognize your employees then they might begin to feel that they are not good enough. And this can lead to a <\/span><b>negative cycle of inadequacy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The same applies <\/span><b>if your organization is not very diverse or inclusive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employees begin to feel like outsiders and then start doubting if there are good as those they perceive to be \u201cdifferent\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if employees feel that your organization <\/span><b>isn\u2019t open to offering support and guidance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then this can lead to feelings of isolation, another common precursor of imposter syndrome. It\u2019s therefore <\/span><b>important to create a culture where employees feel safe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and that they have someone to talk to if they need help. Effective performance management, regular check-ins, and open lines of communication between managers and employees are vital for this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of imposter syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, there are <\/span><b>5 accepted types of imposter syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfectionist,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soloist,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural genius, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superhuman.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at these in a bit more detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Perfectionist\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of imposter strives for perfection in everything they do. As a result, when they don\u2019t meet their own high standards, they feel like a failure. They tend to focus more on \u201chow\u201d something is done, rather than the overall outcome. Even when they meet their objectives, they still feel they could have done better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Expert<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An expert feels that they should know everything relating to their role; they should be an expert in their field. So, when they inevitably make a small mistake (as everyone does at some point or another), they feel they have failed. They tend to focus more on what they \u201cshould\u201d know.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Soloist<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A soloist is an employee who feels that they should be able to do everything without the help of others. They see asking for help as a sign of weakness and would rather struggle alone than ask for guidance from management or the support of their colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Natural genius<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A natural genius tends to believe that the faster they complete a task, the more competent they will appear to others. They are primarily focused on \u201cwhen\u201d they are going to achieve their goals, rather than the achievement themselves. If they feel they\u2019ve taken too long, or they haven\u2019t succeeded at their first attempt at mastering a new skill, they feel like a failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Superhuman<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fifth type of imposter is the superhuman. The superhuman believes that the more roles they are able to take on, the more successful others will perceive them to be. They often become overburdened with responsibilities because they always say yes and offer to help when their schedule is already full. And this eventually leads to a drop in performance as they have overstretched themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The cycle of imposter syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pauline Clance, one of the researchers who first coined the phrase imposter syndrome, proposed a model in 1985 to describe what she referred to as \u201c<\/span><b>the imposter cycle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. She proposed that when an employee is challenged with an achievement-related task, they experience <\/span><b>anxiety and self-doubt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can then lead them to either <\/span><b>over-prepare or procrastinate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they achieve success with the task, they then attribute it to their <\/span><b>increased efforts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (over-preparing) or <\/span><b>luck <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(procrastination). This then fuels their sense of being an imposter and begins a negative cycle where they continuously feel they are a fraud. In other words, if they don\u2019t over-prepare or get lucky next time, then they will fail. And they will eventually be singled out as being incompetent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, because the employee perceives that they only achieved their objective because of over-preparing or luck, <\/span><b>they don\u2019t feel that they deserve any praise or positive feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And this affects their confidence and self-esteem and further perpetuates the vicious cycle. This is why it is so important for managers to be able to spot any signs of imposter syndrome so that they can address it and <\/span><b>break the cycle before it gets out of control.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Examples of imposter syndrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imposter syndrome can create a number of problems for your business. For one thing, it can lead to <\/span><b>workplace stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>affect the health and wellbeing of your employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can also <\/span><b>impact interpersonal relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between your employees, affecting <\/span><b>collaboration and communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your organization. Plus, if a cycle of imposter syndrome develops and spreads to other employees, it can <\/span><b>impact morale, motivation levels, performance, and productivity.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about your workforce and consider whether any individuals or teams are displaying any of the following imposter syndrome examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notable drops in productivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees or teams working longer hours than usual<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher levels of procrastination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict between employees, especially if related to perfectionism and undue criticism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A drop in the number of employees applying for internal promotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer employees accepting learning and development opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased absences, especially if they relate to workplace stress or other mental health issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unexplained increase in your employee turnover rate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these are clear signs that there may be a growing cycle of imposter syndrome at your organization that you need to address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/get-started\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-86534\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/18144227\/bENG_Blog_banner_900x308_A_v1.0-300x103.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"661\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/18144227\/bENG_Blog_banner_900x308_A_v1.0-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/18144227\/bENG_Blog_banner_900x308_A_v1.0-1024x350.png 1024w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/18144227\/bENG_Blog_banner_900x308_A_v1.0-768x263.png 768w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/18144227\/bENG_Blog_banner_900x308_A_v1.0.png 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to overcome imposter syndrome in the workplace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although imposter syndrome in the workplace is a relatively widespread phenomenon, studies have shown that <\/span><b>most employers are unaware of it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is generally because employees don\u2019t feel safe enough to reach out for help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might be because they are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worried about being seen as less capable, reinforcing their unfounded fear of being singled out for being a fraud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashamed or embarrassed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxious about what their manager and colleagues might think of them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerned about the stigma associated with imposter syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unaware that they have a problem<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that <\/span><b>the best way to tackle imposter syndrome at work is by creating the right workplace culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ultimately, the more you are able to create an environment where employees feel safe, valued, and appreciated, the less likely they will feel that they aren\u2019t good enough. Plus, a healthy working environment will also boost your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employer-branding\/#the-benefits-of-creating-a-positive-employer-brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employer brand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and help you attract top talent to your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few <\/span><b>strategies you can use to develop the right culture <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and help your employees overcome imposter syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Create a safe environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most effective strategies for preventing imposter syndrome at your organization is <\/span><b>creating a safe and nurturing environment for your employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Encourage your employees to speak up when they are unhappy and offer them guidance and support when needed. Make sure they understand that they can always come to you (or their manager) <\/span><b>without fear of recrimination or judgement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s also a good idea to share regular employee satisfaction surveys to keep track of how your workforce is feeling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide your employees with <\/span><b>resources and information about imposter syndrome <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so that they understand what it is. This will make it easier for them to identify potential signs in themselves or in their colleagues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a <\/span><b>support network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for any employees that you suspect might be suffering from the syndrome. Offer <\/span><b>coaching or mentorship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to any employees who might be struggling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement measures to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/reduce-employee-stress-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce employee stress at work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as a <\/span><b>wellness program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Train your managers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that they understand what clues they should be looking out for.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote an <\/span><b>open-door policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your HR department so that employees know they can reach out if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Conduct regular performance evaluations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting regular performance appraisals and evaluations can help your employees feel <\/span><b>valued and heard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s also a great platform for reminding your employees of their strengths and abilities. Provide <\/span><b>specific and targeted feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about what an employee is doing well to help build their confidence. Above all, make sure you <\/span><b>focus on their progress, not the end result<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In other words, what they\u2019re doing well, not what they\u2019re lacking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Implement a reward and recognition program<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reward and recognition program can be a great way to <\/span><b>bring attention to an employee\u2019s achievements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Giving credit when due can disperse the seeds of doubt. It will also help your workforce understand that you value their achievements, and they should too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great way to develop a sense of team spirit and ensure your employees feel rewarded is by sharing a regular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-spotlight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee spotlight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through your newsletter or social media pages. An employee spotlight is a form of published content that <\/span><b>promotes the successes of one of your employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Content usually includes their history with the company, personal achievements, education and experience, and personal interests, plus any successes and challenges within the company. Put simply, it\u2019s a way of showcasing your employees that enables you to <\/span><b>recognize achievements and show appreciation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can also be a great way to <\/span><b>build connections and organizational commitment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Promote diversity and inclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on creating a <\/span><b>diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel that they belong<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is important because not feeling included and accepted at work is a common cause of imposter syndrome. The more the members of your organization feel they are part of a group, the more confident and appreciated they will feel. And this will help to combat any creeping sense of self-doubt. Plus, your employees will be more accepting of both their strengths and their weaknesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Include all employees in your learning and development plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you don\u2019t already have one, <\/span><b>create a learning and development plan and make sure all your employees are included<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Work with employees on an individual basis to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Once you&#8217;ve done that, offer them opportunities to improve or enhance their skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will help to build the confidence and self-esteem of your employees and <\/span><b>help them believe that they are in their role because their skills are recognized<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And the more valued and self-assured your employees feel, the less likely they are to spiral into a cycle of self-doubt and develop imposter syndrome. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where someone feels they are a fraud and not good enough. It can develop in someone\u2019s personal or professional life, and it can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, occupation or race. 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