What do you do if your work-life balance is suffering in a recruiting career?

In my years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Manager, I've found that setting realistic goals is crucial in recruitment. It's easy to overcommit in our eagerness to excel, but this can backfire, leading to burnout and decreased performance. By applying SMART criteria to our objectives, we ensure that our goals are both ambitious and attainable. This approach not only helps maintain work-life balance but also fosters a culture of achievement and accountability within the team. Regular communication with stakeholders is key to align expectations and garner support, which is particularly important in dynamic sectors like IT and Pharma where the pace of change is rapid.

Be realistic about what you can accomplish within a given timeframe and avoid over committing yourself. Learn to say no to additional responsibilities or projects that may contribute to work-life imbalance.

Recruiting Career has so many challenges from Engaging with Internal Stakeholders to External Stakeholders and competition in the market : - putting Smart Goals is one of the solutions and the most important one cause you will suffer a lot and that will lead to burnout if you work randomly with Recruitment Plan and Process - try to Communicate with your stakeholders professionally and express how the process can go smoothly and organized between you all - Delegate some of the tasks to other resources who can support you and being more focused on the process - try to enhance your skills and competencies in the field which will lead to mastering your process effectively and use different tools that will make the process go smoothly

The most common reason for a work-life imbalance is over overcommit and false evaluation of the situation. Setting up the right goals at the right time is an underrated skill in today's world. Managing the task in such a way that you don't need to spend a single hour post working hours. you can delegate administrative or repetitive tasks to a virtual assistant, a software tool, or a colleague

Set boundaries. As a Dad with childcare responsibilities, I block out 9-10am and 4-5pm. I will not book or accept any meetings during these timeslots. It means I get to spend time with my son before nursery and when he comes home whilst still actioning some work that can be done multi-tasking as opposed to needing my full attention (i.e. a meeting).

"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail". Planning your time and having the discipline to keep to it is one of the most key things to do if you feel that your personal life/mental health is suffering. Create boundaries that works for both yourself and your stakeholders - for example, no responding to text messages and e-mail after 9pm at night or over the weekends. Stop procrastinating during working hours as well. Try to be as effective and efficient to get the most out of the time you are at work. Those e-mails that you receive - they can wait an hour or 2 while you complete your tasks that you've set. Completing the work will give your mental health a boost once the results start to come in. Good luck!

time management is the key. I see a lot of jr recruiters making 0 placements working til 8pm, and other jrs that turn off their devices at 6pm sharp delivering all KPIs having more or less similar roles to cover. manage your schedule, set timing for calls/sourcing etc.

Identify your most important tasks and priorities each day, and focus on completing them efficiently. Learn to delegate or delegate tasks that are less critical or can be handled by others. Use time management techniques such as time blocking, or prioritization frameworks to maximize productivity and minimize wasted time. Break tasks into manageable chunks and allocate dedicated time blocks for focused work.

Make self-care a priority by incorporating activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being into your daily routine. This may include exercise, meditation, hobbies, spending time with loved ones, or pursuing interests outside of work.

Mental health is extremely important to focus on, not just your physical and spiritual health. Spend the time to focus on all 3 each day and you'll be all the more better for it.

Reflect on your career goals and priorities, and consider whether your current role aligns with your values and aspirations. If necessary, explore opportunities for career advancement or transitions that may offer a better balance between work and personal life.

I think the concept has changed to Work life integration post covid. With the flexible settings it's not always possible to clearly demarcate 9 hours of work in one block. However, its now even more essential to take care of self as roles has become more demanding. Few strategies help : - identify the stressors & reflect on aspects of jobs which are most stressful. Not all can be mitigated but should be managed with better planning - unplug & give yourself a mental break. 30 minutes break doing what you like the most do wonders - Seek support & ask for help whenever required

If work-related stress or imbalance persists despite your efforts to address it, consider seeking support from a professional counselor or therapist. They can provide guidance and strategies for coping with stress and improving overall well-being.