She says that highly sensitive people should use their sensitivity to their advantage at work. Their diplomacy, critical thinking skills, self awareness, and intuition make them great employees. When you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), navigating your career can be challenging. Common workplace situations that may be moderately stressful to others — like speaking in meetings or getting feedback (even over Zoom these days) — can quickly overstimulate you. In fact, studies show that workers with sensory processing sensitivity (the trait's scientific name) tend to experience more stress than their less-sensitive peers. In addition to being more sensitive to stimuli, HSPs process information more deeply and thoroughly. So it's not uncommon to overthink decisions, beat yourself up for working more slowly than others, or judge yourself for not being gregarious and outspoken.