Achieving Work-Life Balance in Professional & Office Jobs

Achieving Work-Life Balance in Professional & Office Jobs: World Stroke Day
In today’s fast-paced world, achieving a healthy work-life balance is more crucial than ever, especially for those in professional and office jobs. The pressure to meet deadlines, attend meetings, and juggle a multitude of tasks can often lead to stress and long hours. On World Stroke Day, Tuesday 29th October,  it’s important to pause and consider how stress, poor work-life balance, and neglecting your health can increase the risk of serious conditions like strokes.

At Premier Placement Services, we go beyond just matching candidates with jobs. We take the time to understand the role and, more importantly, the person behind the CV. We believe that being in the right job is crucial for maintaining not just career satisfaction, but also a healthy work-life balance, which can directly impact your overall wellbeing.
Here’s how you can better manage your work-life balance, reduce stress, and protect your health.

1. Understand the Importance of Breaks
Many office professionals fall into the trap of working long hours without taking sufficient breaks. Whether you’re glued to your computer or stuck in back-to-back meetings, it’s easy to neglect your need for rest.
• Take Short Breaks Regularly: Step away from your desk every hour, even if it’s just for a few minutes. Stretching, walking around, or taking a moment to breathe can help refresh your mind and reduce stress.
• Lunch Breaks Matter: Skipping lunch or eating at your desk might seem productive, but it can lead to burnout and reduced efficiency. Use your lunch break to disconnect, go for a walk, or even meditate.
At Premier Placement Services, we make it a point to match candidates with roles that recognise the importance of balance, ensuring you have the space to take necessary breaks and protect your wellbeing.

2. Set Boundaries Between Work and Personal Life
In the age of remote working, the line between professional and personal life has become increasingly blurred. It’s easy to let work creep into evenings and weekends, but this can lead to stress, fatigue, and long-term health problems.
• Define Your Working Hours: Set clear working hours and communicate these with your team. Once your workday is over, resist the temptation to check emails or log back in for “just one more task.”
• Create a Workspace: If you work from home, set up a dedicated workspace. This helps create a physical boundary between your work and personal life, making it easier to switch off once the day is done.
At Premier Placement Services, we take the time to understand your lifestyle and work preferences, ensuring we match you with roles that support a healthy boundary between work and personal life.

3. Prioritise Your Health
Sitting for extended periods, staring at screens, and dealing with stressful deadlines can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Taking care of your wellbeing should always come first.
• Exercise Regularly: Incorporate physical activity into your routine, whether it’s walking, cycling, or going to the gym. Even small bursts of movement can reduce your risk of stroke and improve your mood.
• Stay Hydrated & Eat Well: Office jobs often involve long hours of concentration, which can lead to poor dietary habits. Keep water at your desk and avoid relying on caffeine or unhealthy snacks to get through the day.
At Premier Placement Services, we value the wellbeing of our candidates. We work with companies that promote healthier work environments and actively support their employees’ physical and mental health.

4. Manage Stress Proactively
Chronic stress is a major factor contributing to serious health conditions, including strokes. Managing stress in professional jobs is not just about reducing workloads but also finding strategies to cope with pressure.
• Practice Mindfulness: Simple mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, can help you regain focus and calm during stressful moments.
• Delegate and Prioritise: If your workload becomes overwhelming, don’t be afraid to ask for help or delegate tasks. It’s also crucial to prioritise what needs immediate attention and what can wait.
At Premier Placement Services, we get to know each candidate personally to ensure we place them in roles that align with their strengths and help them avoid unnecessary stress.

5. Stay Connected, But Switch Off
Technology has made it easier to stay connected with colleagues, but it’s important to switch off after work hours to avoid burnout.
• Turn Off Notifications: Once your workday ends, turn off email and work-related notifications to give your mind a rest.
• Utilise “Do Not Disturb” Features: Most devices have features that allow you to block notifications during specific times, helping you maintain boundaries and enjoy your personal time.
We at Premier Placement Services work with businesses that encourage a healthy digital balance, ensuring that employees don’t feel pressured to stay online after hours.

6. Take Time Off
Using your holiday entitlement isn’t just a perk – it’s essential for your health. Taking time off allows you to recharge, de-stress, and return to work feeling more focused and productive.
• Use Your Holiday: Don’t wait until you’re burnt out to use your annual leave. Plan regular breaks throughout the year to keep stress levels in check.
• Stay Unplugged: When you’re on holiday, fully disconnect from work. You’ll return feeling refreshed and more productive.
Premier Placement Services encourages candidates to find roles where time off is valued and supported. We ensure that the companies we partner with understand the importance of work-life balance for long-term health and happiness.

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Chloe Jackson, Recruitment Consultant

Chloe joined Premier Placement in 2022, following a previous role as a customer facing advisor. During her initial probationary period, her willingness to learn and absorb all things recruitment was very impressive, along with her ‘can do’ attitude. Chloe now works alongside experienced consultants within our industrial division and is developing into a team asset.

Chosen Value: Integrity
I would choose ‘integrity’ as it is important to show we can build trust with our clients and employees, creating lifelong relationships. It shows we possess attributes such as accountability, honesty, respect, and loyalty.

 

Daniel Ledwards, Recruitment Consultant

Daniel joined Premier Placement Services in October 2018 as a Trainee Consultant.  After an initial 3-month probation, he impressed everyone with his enthusiasm, attention to detail and professionalism. This led him to be fast tracked into a career within the recruitment industry which he has excelled at ever since.

Chosen Value: Consistency
I like to think I’m consistently honest with both our temps and clients, consistently aiming to place the best quality temps within roles that match their skills and capabilities. I believe in our company mantra “You’re only as good as your last temp!”

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John Simpson, Compliance Manager

John joined the Drivers and Logistics Division with a wealth of experience  spanning over 30 years within the transport and logistics sector. Holding a National CPC in Road Transport Management, IOSH and Nebosh health and safety qualifications, his range of skills was a perfect match for Premier Placement Services.

John has an excellent rapport with our drivers. John’s skills, experience and knowledge enables him to put forward the best candidate for the role, and has excellent knowledge of driver compliance training, audits, and the investigation of incidents and infringements.

Working within the fast-paced Drivers and Logistics Division, he is a very hands-on transport professional.  Ensuring compliance and best practice is always adhered to, has propelled Premier Placement’s Drivers and Logistics Division, into a leading supplier of quality drivers resulting in an excellent reputation with our ever-growing number of clients.

Chosen Value: Professionalism
I pride myself on the requirements and responsibilities that my role in recruitment asks of me. Professionalism is at the heart of what I do, from understanding the roles to be filled, to the necessary skills of the right driver, as well as an appreciation of the client’s ethos. Professionalism means to me ensuring the drivers we provide consistently deliver to our high standards of expectation, shift after shift.

Liz Harper, Accounts Administrator

Liz has been the face of Premier Placement Services since 2006 – providing front of house support for the team and visitors to the office. Liz works in a fast-paced environment fielding calls, meeting and greeting, preparing candidates for interviews and keeping client records updated.

Chosen Value: Consistency
“Working within the payroll department I ensure all workers’ details are correctly inputted into government and internal payroll systems.  Eye to detail and a zero tolerance on mistakes ensures people get paid correctly and on time.  I believe I consistently produce these results.”

Anna Hammersley, Accounts Payroll Clerk

Anna joined Premier Placement Services as a Payroll Clerk.  She is responsible for the payroll processing system, issuing pay and pay-related information to workers, collecting weekly timekeeping data, ensuring all weekly paid staff receive accurate and timely payments.

Anna has an excellent ‘can do’ attitude, an eye for detail and a bubbly personality to match making her the perfect Premier Placement fit.

Chosen Value: Integrity
I believe that being honest and having strong moral principles promotes open and honest relationships in business and life building foundations of trust.

Steven Bowler, Recruitment Consultant

Steven joined Premier Placement from after 24 years within mobile phone retail. The experience of having recruited staff throughout his career and looking after high-volume accounts for national companies, made his transferrable skills into the recruitment industry a total asset. Steven has a passion for customer excellence to succeed in a fast- paced industrial operation so he exceeds expectation.

Chosen Value: Consistency
‘Having run my own business for over 20 years, I would like to think I have carried forward the high standards that clients and candidates need from a company. I treat the business as if it was my own and always want what’s best for the business and like to think I represent the company in an approachable and professional manner.”

Simon Arnold, Operations Manager

Simon has been with Premier Placement Services since 2016. After successfully managing our Industrial and Driving divisions, he has naturally progressed to the role of Operations Manager.Simon continuously develops our services for our established client base, ensuring the smooth running of the business. He engages, coaches, and supports a team of highly trained consultants, delivering consistent recruitment excellence.Chosen Value: Integrity Integrity is my pick as I think it is one of my greatest assets and it never fails. It is the most important ingredient for client relationships which I am passionate about and all my clients know what they get with me.

Craig Hammersley, Industrial Regional Manager

Craig is a very experienced recruitment professional having worked in the recruitment industry with Premier Placement Services for more than 20 years. Matching the right candidate to the right job is his everyday obsession, something very few recruiters get consistently right.  Craig stated the importance of detailed interviewing, character assessment, skills testing and candidate referencing which makes clients and candidates choose Premier Placement Services over other agencies, time after time.

Chosen Value: Integrity
We pride ourselves on being honest and honourable, with everyone we do business with, leading to lasting relationships and unfaltering results. Building trust is a key component to lasting business relationships and is a major factor of continuing dialogue with clients who give us repeat business based on the integrity of who they are dealing with.

Tim Evans, Industrial Regional Manager

Tim joined Premier Placement in 2003, having previously worked in a heavily regulated customer services managerial role, thus proving an instant hit with both clients and candidates alike.

Trained to the highest standards within recruitment practise, Tim is a valuable asset to the success of Premier Placement Services. Now managing our industrial division, he mentors new recruits, and his clients welcome his advice along with his intuitive recruitment solutions.

Chosen Value: Professionalism.
I have been here 2 decades and always work to get the best fit for both client, temp and Premier Placement Services.

Jo Jeneson, Accounts Manager

Jo joined Premier Placement Services in 2008, initially as a Commercial Consultant. She’s now moved behind the scenes into her current role where she is responsible for both the payroll and accounting functions of the business. By gaining a full understanding of all aspects of the business she is perfectly placed to ensure the clients’ accounting process runs as smoothly as their recruitment programme.

Chosen value: Integrity.
I pride myself on my honesty and truthfulness in my work process.  Working within our Accounts Department, it is imperative to be honest and transparent, whilst maintaining high standards and results. I feel honesty is crucial in both our business and personal life.

Ria Harper, Finance Manager

Ria is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions whilst maintaining a healthy back office function. Applying her enthusiasm for efficiency and accuracy ensures the clients accounting process runs seamlessly.

Chosen value: Consistency
Being consistent in your work can help you build a reputation as a reliable and trustworthy professional. You can do this by consistently delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines.

Jonathon Harper

Just short of 30 years’ experience in the recruitment industry, Managing Director Jonathan puts customer service excellence at the heart of everything that Premier Placement Services does. Since founding the business in 1996, his ethos has always been to ‘place the right person for the job’ rather than just placing ‘anyone that happens to be available’. He firmly believes that this is the key to the success of the business. ‘We are only as good as our last placement’ are the words that Jonathan believes sets the company apart from others. His approach to providing unrivalled customer service, support, supplying the most talented candidates for each position and developing on-going relationships with both candidates and clients remain the core values to the business.

 

Chosen Value: Integrity
Integrity involves being honest and honourable, as well as treating people with respect. I believe if you naturally do this then it builds mutual trust and genuine, lasting relationships. This has been my experience with my team, two employees have been with me for 20 years, when other agencies have staff retention issues. Similarly, some of our clients have been with Premier Placement since our beginning, I think this demonstrates why integrity has been fundamental to our success.