Imposter Syndrome And The Biased Workplace

When the concept of imposter syndrome was first developed, it didn’t take into account the impact that a biased workplace can have on a person. Lacking this context, as well as the inclusion of a diverse set of participants in the original studies, the focus has been on fixing the individual experiencing imposter syndrome, rather than the environment that might be causing it.

This includes:

• A very fast-paced workplaces, along with workplaces that place a high value on external achievements.
• A workplace where managers only offer criticism, rather than praise or encouragement.