Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 37 | Page 40

TALKING

‘‘ business

One mistake a lot of businesses make in their attempts to fill all kinds of cybersecurity positions is using the same old recruitment channels .
When it comes to staff retention , money isn ’ t the only motivator
It goes without saying that pay is a big factor for any employee , but it ’ s not the only one . Many job applicants are also looking for positions where there ’ s scope to grow their knowledge and progress their careers as far as possible , rather than quickly hitting a glass ceiling .
Doing the same tasks every day , month after month , gets boring fast and can soon lead to turnover , which is the last thing businesses need when qualified staff are already so hard to come by . Offering opportunities to work with great security tools or on mini-projects that they ’ ll enjoy will not only keep employees engaged , it will also improve overall team capabilities , resulting in a more collaborative environment . This not only helps attract additional new talent but retain it as well .
While the skills gap continues to pose major challenges throughout the cybersecurity industry , it doesn ’ t mean great people are impossible to find . Chances are , many of them already work for you ! The key is to stop being so reliant on conventional channels and start thinking outside the box when it comes to recruitment .
The same goes for retention , which is arguably even more important . While money is always a great motivator , so too is career progression , as well as the opportunity to work with great tools and colleagues . Get these things right and you ’ ll soon find the top talent starts coming to you . p
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