- Cybersecurity workers are among those most affected by the impact of AI on jobs
- Increased pressure and inappropriately low wages discourage workers
- Many would not even consider a role that is not flexible or hybrid.
Harvey Nash’s latest Global Tech Salary and Talent Report states that while AI and data skills are now the most in-demand globally, as companies look to hire new AI engineers, existing cybersecurity workers are being put under undue stress.
As companies struggle to find suitable candidates with the right experience in AI tools, they are hiring low-skilled workers and increasing pressure on existing teams to fill gaps.
Cybersecurity workers are among those the report highlights as suffering the most stress, and budget constraints limit the extent to which companies can compete on pay.
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Companies are putting the most pressure on cybersecurity workers
According to the data, many companies lack confidence in their ability to respond to incidents effectively, while ineffective hires of less experienced candidates are doing nothing to help the existing workforce, which is already stretched to the limit.
In addition to the skills shortage, hybrid working has now become a standard that workers expect and demand, and flexibility is no longer considered a benefit.
“When salaries lag the market, workload continues to increase, and the role is seen as a blocker rather than an enabler, it’s no surprise that attrition starts to look like the path of least resistance,” explained Harvey Nash CIO Ankur Anand.
When it comes to losing existing talent, salary remains the most important factor, but career progression and company culture remain influential factors in driving workers away from their roles. Remuneration also remains the main attraction for new job transfers, but flexibility comes second to career progression and culture. Around half (52%) of UK respondents said they would no longer consider jobs that did not accept hybrid working.
Looking ahead, Harvey Nash sees the problem as a systemic issue caused by education, training and demand – not a temporary obstacle – highlighting the need for companies to refocus on satisfaction and support at work.
“Technology professionals look to their leaders with the expectation of clear strategic direction, fair reward, flexible approaches to working and a supportive environment in which they can build fulfilling careers,” concluded CEO Simon Crichton.
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