How to be an ally at work without feeling like an imposter

Allies who are men, leaders, younger employees, and people of color were found to more likely to experience the impostor phenomenon.

Most people care about fairness at work and want to support colleagues who face marginalization—for example, people of color, women, and people with disabilities. Our research has found that 76% of employees want to be allies to co-workers who face additional challenges, and 84% value equity. That’s in line with a 2025 national survey that found 88% of employees supported employers offering training on how to be more inclusive.