Hidden at work: The human cost of covering in today’s workplaces

Uncover the emotional and financial toll of identity covering and what HR leaders can do about it.

This national study, conducted by HiBob and Hu-X, reveals what people are hiding at work, why it’s happening, and how it’s impacting your culture and business. Use this data-packed report to drive change and create a more inclusive, high-performing organization.

What you’ll learn in the report:

  • How common covering really is. See the percentage of employees who cover and why they feel the need to hide who they are.
  • The true cost of covering. Examine its impact on stress, career progression, innovation, productivity, and overall life balance beyond work.
  • What drives people to cover? Explore how personal factors, such as gender, age, and identity, influence the role they play.
  • How work environments make it worse or better. Understand how culture, industry, role, and office policies affect psychological safety.
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Uncover the emotional and financial toll of identity covering and what HR leaders can do about it.

This national study, conducted by HiBob and Hu-X, reveals what people are hiding at work, why it’s happening, and how it’s impacting your culture and business. Use this data-packed report to drive change and create a more inclusive, high-performing organization.

What you’ll learn in the report:

  • How common covering really is. See the percentage of employees who cover and why they feel the need to hide who they are.
  • The true cost of covering. Examine its impact on stress, career progression, innovation, productivity, and overall life balance beyond work.
  • What drives people to cover? Explore how personal factors, such as gender, age, and identity, influence the role they play.
  • How work environments make it worse or better. Understand how culture, industry, role, and office policies affect psychological safety.