'Imposter Syndrome' in the Covid-19 Generation
'Imposter Syndrome' in the Covid-19 Generation
23 Feb 2023
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'Imposter Syndrome' is something many of us will have experienced, especially when starting a new job. But is there a chance it hits a little differently for the next-gen workforce? In a world where exams and traditional structures have changed, what can you do to ensure the next-gen workforce knows that they belong? Gwen Dunne shares her experience as a Behavioural & Work Psychologist, to help us understand challenges the younger generation are up against as they enter into a post-pandemic workforce.
Table Of Contents
Imposter syndrome in the workplace
Dunne unpacks the meaning behind imposter syndrome and how it impacts mental health inside the organisation.
The pandemic's effect on confidence
For Dunne, the Covid-19 generation's confidence hasn't been affected so badly, however, organisations will need to treat them differently in order to accommodate them.
Finding ways to combat the issue
Dunne shares her own experience of how childhood traumas knocked her confidence and impacted her adult life. She explains how past insecurities can potentially show up in the workplace and discusses a few tactics that might help employers combat the issue.
What makes this new generation different?
Dunne highlights the importance of knowing the difference between Impostor Syndrome versus over-sensitivity if you want to ensure the proper guidance is offered to this new generation of workers.
The stereotypes feeding Imposter Syndrome
Are we setting up the next generation to be frauds? Dunne discusses some of the stereotypes that might be feeding the problem.
Implications on the business
According to Dunne, it's important for people to find a work culture that fits them. She opens up about the longterm implications of businesses not staying alert to this growing problem.
Creating a new environment for the next-gen workforce
Dunne discusses the fears around losing freedoms that came with working or studying from home during the pandemic--identifying some of the key emotions bubbling up as new employees shift back into a more structured office environment.
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