2025 WORKPLACE RESEARCH REPORT
What is imposter syndrome really costing your organisation?
Discover what employees experience, how it affects confidence and performance, and what organisations can do about it.
- Understand the workplace impact of imposter syndrome
- Recognise the behaviours and concerns employees experience
- Discover practical actions for organisations and leaders
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What the research reveals
The report explores how imposter syndrome shows up at work, the effect it can have on people and organisations, and where meaningful support is needed.
91%
Have experienced imposter syndrome at some point, showing that this is a mainstream issue.
52%
Thought about quitting because of imposter syndrome. 8% have actually quit.
44%
Experienced imposter syndrome weekly in the last 3 months. 12% experienced it daily.
Do you know how much imposter syndrome is impacting on your organisation?
About the author
Aoife O’Brien is the founder of Happier at Work and a specialist in workplace culture, employee experience and imposter syndrome. She works with organisations and individuals to create workplaces where people can perform at their best without being held back by self-doubt.
Aoife is the host of the award-winning Happier at Work podcast and the bestselling author of Thriving Talent. Her work combines original research with practical, evidence-led approaches that leaders and organisations can apply.
