--- title: "Empowering Authenticity at Work: Key Stats | #BeYourselfAtWork" description: Let's create environments that breed more productivity, increase morale, and help all team members thrive on what makes them unique, natural, and happy. image: https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/hubfs/IS-female.jpg --- [![BY@W strap black](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BY@W%20strap%20black.png?width=200&height=71&name=BY@W%20strap%20black.png) ![BY@W strap black](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BY@W%20strap%20black.png?width=150&height=53&name=BY@W%20strap%20black.png)](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com?hsLang=en-gb) - [MANIFESTO](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/be-yourself-at-work-manifesto) - [iAM](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/iam) - [JOIN THE MOVEMENT](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/join-the-movement) - [CONTACT US](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/contact-us) - [MANIFESTO](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/be-yourself-at-work-manifesto) - [iAM](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/iam) - [JOIN THE MOVEMENT](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/join-the-movement) - [CONTACT US](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/contact-us) [*Facebook*](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/byaw-stats-facts#0) [*Instagram*](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/byaw-stats-facts#0) [*LinkedIn*](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/byaw-stats-facts#0) [*Twitter*](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/byaw-stats-facts#0) [*Youtube*](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/byaw-stats-facts#0) [*Medium*](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/byaw-stats-facts#0) Aspiring, capable, supportive, caring and keen to contribute. # **The stats behind ** **![BY@W_strap](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/BY@W_strap.png?width=135&height=38&name=BY@W_strap.png)** ## 16% feel that they can bring the real them to where they work. ## 16% feel that they can bring the real them to where they work. ## 49% say their manager isn’t being the best of themselves at work. ## 49% say their manager isn’t being the best of themselves at work. ## 67% compare themselves unfavourably to other people. ## 67% compare themselves unfavourably to other people. ## 97% say that they perform better when they can be themselves at work. ## 97% say they perform better when they can be themselves at work. ## 6% Just 6% of us can fully accept a compliment at work. ## 6% Just 6% of us can fully accept a compliment at work. ## 55% worry constantly about what people think of them at work. ## 55% worry constantly about what people think of them at work. ## 53% Just 53% of people are excited about their career going forward. ## 53% Just 53% of people are excited about their career going forward. ## 65% say that they are happy to stay with their current organisation. ## 65% say that they are happy to stay with their current organisation. ### **16%** Feel they can bring the real them to where they work. ### **49%** Say their manager isn’t being the best of themselves at work. ### **67%** Compare themselves unfavourably to other people. ### **97%** Say that they perform better when they can be themselves at work. ### **62%** Just 6% of us can fully accept a compliment at work. ### **55%** Worry constantly about what people think of them at work. ### **53%** Just 53% of people are excited about their career going forward. ### **65%** Say that they are happy to stay with their current organisation. Our **movement** seeks to ensure that everyone has the **freedom** to be **themselves** at work. Be part of that **change** for yourself and for others. Open environments like this breed more **productivity**, increased **morale** and help all team members to **thrive** in what makes them **unique**. As leaders, we must find out how to express our **unique** qualities **confidently** and in turn, give others permission to do the same. - BY@W[mailto:BY@W](mailto:BY@W) Movement Our **movement** seeks to ensure that everyone has the **freedom** to be **themselves** at work. Be part of that **change** for yourself and for others. Open environments like this breed more **productivity**, increased **morale** and help all team members to **thrive** in what makes them **unique**. As leaders, we must find out how to express our **unique** qualities **confidently** and in turn, give others permission to do the same. - BY@W[mailto:BY@W](mailto:BY@W) Movement Only**24%** of people know who **'the real them'** is and just **16%** feel that they can bring their **real selves** to where they work. However, research shows that when people are **themselves at work**, their performance can be **positively impacted** by up to**85%.**   ## **Be part of the change, for yourself, and for others.**   [![TAKE THE BY@W GLOBAL SURVEY 2023](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/19625246/dc444a63-63f7-4e71-9101-b0b0b72889fa.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/19625246/dc444a63-63f7-4e71-9101-b0b0b72889fa) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/19625246/dabba750-eb58-42ec-9dce-17296b6368f9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/19625246/dabba750-eb58-42ec-9dce-17296b6368f9) ## "The impact that every one of us has when we are authentic, genuine and human is truly amazing.  Be that person, be you and change the world of work forever." - Liz Villani, Founder, #BeYourselfAtWork ## JOIN THE MOVEMENT **AND TAKE THE FIRST STEP TO BECOMING YOURSELF AT WORK** [![BY@W strap black](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BY@W%20strap%20black.png?width=300&height=107&name=BY@W%20strap%20black.png)](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com?hsLang=en-gb) #### **[Privacy Policy](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en-gb)** #### [**iAM**](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/iam?hsLang=en-gb) #### **[Manifesto](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/be-yourself-at-work-manifesto?hsLang=en-gb)** #### **[Join US](https://www.beyourselfatwork.com/join-the-movement?hsLang=en-gb)** © 2026 Courageous Success Ltd *Return to Top*