Your organization depends on your cybersecurity team to keep its infrastructure and data secure. But this only happens when the employees you manage are engaged in their work. Many organizations see a high burnout rate among those in cybersecurity roles. It’s natural due to the stress and pressure that are an inherent part of the work. Because of this, employee satisfaction is really a cybersecurity concern.
How to Improve Employee Satisfaction
According to the 2021 VMWare Global Incident Response Threat Report, of the 51% of cybersecurity workers who felt extreme stress or burnout during the past 12 months, 65% said they have considered leaving their job because of it. As a manager, you must work to reduce your team’s stress levels and increase their engagement in their work.
Here are seven ways to keep your team happy and productive.
Mandatory PTO
Create and encourage mandatory vacation and paid time off. Many organizations are facing increased cybersecurity attacks and open positions. So, it’s easy for employees to not take vacations. That’s especially true if they perceive that it means long hours before they leave and after they return. However, SHRM found that 78% of managers agree that vacation improves employees’ focus and 81% say time off soothes burnout. As a manager, set a good example by taking your own vacation and paid time off. That way, your team knows it’s not only okay but expected. As much as possible, disconnect from work while you are away so y ..
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