Recruitment has a reputation for being fast-paced, target-driven, and often relentless, especially in specialist markets like public sector property and housing. But here’s the truth:

You can be high-performing without being constantly burnt out.

At Marks Consulting Partners, we’ve built a business that values both performance and people, and that starts with enforcing a healthy work-life balance.

Here’s why it matters, and how we make it happen.

Whether you’re a recruiter, a candidate, or a hiring manager, the last few years have made one thing clear: people are reassessing how they work, and why they work the way they do.

In recruitment especially, we’ve seen how overworking leads to:

• High staff turnover
• Missed details on placements
• Burnout and disengagement
• Short-term wins, long-term churn

A strong, consistent recruiter doesn’t need to work 60-hour weeks, they need support, structure, and time to think.

We’re not just talking about early finishes on Fridays or putting “flexible working” in a job spec. At Marks Consulting Partners, balance is baked into how we operate.

Here’s how we enforce it:

• Outcome Over Hours – We care about results, not how long you’re sat at a desk. If you’re delivering for your candidates and clients, you won’t be micromanaged.
• No Weekend Culture – We don’t expect calls, emails, or deal-chasing outside of working hours. Your weekend is yours, to switch off, spend time with family, or just recharge.
• Wellbeing Comes First – We check in on each other. Regular 1:1s aren’t just about KPIs, they’re about making sure workloads are manageable and that support is there when it’s needed.
• Real Flexibility – Whether it’s childcare, appointments, or the school run, we work around life. We trust our team to manage their time and work in the way that gets the best out of them.

We celebrate the wins, big or small. Whether it’s securing a discovery call or helping a candidate through a tricky resignation, recognition isn’t reserved for deals alone.

We’re not just doing this for internal morale (though that matters too). A well-rested, supported team delivers:

• Better communication
• Stronger candidate relationships
• More consistent service for clients

In short: when our team feels good, they work better, and that means better outcomes for everyone we work with.

Recruitment will always be a people-first business. That includes the people doing the recruiting.

At Marks Consulting Partners, we believe the best results come from sustainable performance, not burnout. And we’re proud to run an agency that values work-life balance as much as it values success.

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