State of Physical Security 2020
Genetec Inc.
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Day-to-day operations are also seeing staff shortages, recruiting challenges, and the need
to accommodate new working conditions including:
• Setting up and training for remote work (except for essential staff on-site)
• Putting sanitization and social distancing measures in place at facilities to protect the safety
of employees and visitors
With pressing new requirements, limited resources adn project slow downs, physical security
organizations are stressed but finding ways to pivot to address extraordinary circumstances.
TOP REPORTED HR CHALLENGES
Remote work
Furloughs
Employee morale
Layoffs
79%
33%
52%
31%
When asked to select all applicable options these were the top results
OPEX budget outlook for 2021 Projects affected by COVID
48%
expect budget to stay flat or increase
over the next 12 months
36%
expect budget to decline over
next 12 months
68%
Seeing project delays/downsizing
or cancellations