Imposter syndrome and the tech industry: it’s real. What is it about innovation work, and work culture, that cultivates this mental health phenomenon?
According to research cited in Tech Republic, 70% of people, in general, feel imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. In an informal survey of over 10,000 tech workers, the social media site Blind found 58% of those surveyed experience “imposter syndrome.” They felt unprepared for their roles and anxious about being “outed” as frauds.
It’s not only a good idea to take a deeper dive into this unique species of anxiety, and its vulnerabilities. It’s equally as important to present solutions tech companies can put in place to support and retain the best people who make the biggest impact.