Study finds women feel worse about mistakes when working with men
A new study from the London School of Economics surveyed over 1,400 U.K. financial services employees to examine how gender and team composition affect reactions to work errors.
Gender affects perception of errors
Researchers discovered that women are more likely than men to view mistakes negatively. This difference disappears when women make up the majority of the team. Formal rules do not change how culture influences these feelings.
Team composition matters greatly
Employees in teams where three-quarters or more are male reported less comfort admitting faults. They also felt less confident that errors would be treated as learning opportunities. The survey included 81 percent women despite the sector being male dominated.
Comfort varies by environment
Participants answered questions about their willingness to admit mistakes and fear of penalty. Results showed consistent patterns linking gender identity to negative views on errors. The gap in confidence vanishes when female representation is high.
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