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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
Healthcare workers are prone to burnout due to the natural stressors of the job and often times working short staffed. Many organisations like the NHS are now being proactive in preventing this among their teams, as turnover is a major issue in the healthcare field. Give examples of how you try to maintain a healthy work-life balance and include elements in the workplace and at home. Examples could include taking breaks, shutting off your work phone/email where appropriate, prioritizing health and wellness, exercising, and open communication with your manager.

Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"Maintaining a healthy work-life balance involves prioritizing your health, tasks, and personal time. I ensure I complete my tasks during my designated work hours, and then I set boundaries for when I'm at home. For example, I try not to check my work email after hours unless there is something urgent that cannot wait until my next shift. In my personal time, I try to plan for distraction-free periods where I'm not on my cell phone and focus on a hobby I enjoy, like painting or reading. I have found that structure and routine help balance work and my personal life, so I try to get up at the same time every day, eat healthy balanced meals, and get enough sleep each night to be well-rested and prepared for the next day."

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