The document discusses burnout among security professionals, noting that it is caused by relentless pressure, excessive workload, lack of support or recognition, and financial stresses. It outlines physical, emotional, and mental indicators of burnout including exhaustion, cynicism, detachment, and lack of effectiveness. The document provides tips for avoiding burnout both individually by maintaining work-life balance, boundaries, and self-care, and for managers by supporting employees' well-being, monitoring workloads, and facilitating open communication.
4. CAUSES
Relentless pressure
Changes in work style
Excessive workload
Having little or no support from
your boss or organization
Lacking recognition for your
work
Financially driven
Lack of stress release
Lack of sleep
Poor nutrition
8. Ineffectiveness & Lack of
accomplishment
Feelings of apathy and hopelessness
Increased irritability
Lack of productivity and poor performance
9. Avoiding Burnout - for you
Clear job description
Know your worth
Put your ego aside
Eat
Sleep
Stress release
Honesty with yourself & superiors
Unplug
Know when it’s you and when it’s them
Don’t say “yes” when you mean “no”
10. Avoiding Burnout - for your team
Make them shine
Be in tune to internal factors - work dynamics
Monitor metrics - workloads
Be in tune to external factors
Stick to the job description
Ensure the eat
Ensure they sleep
Encourage stress release
Encourage & facilitate open and honest dialogue
Tell them when it’s you and when it’s them
