Interview Skills For Hiring Managers: Are Your Skills Fit For Purpose?

Previously, we have highlighted some of the numerous common hiring mistakes that are still happening in organisations today. A 2018 survey indicated that 47% of interviewers had had no formal training on how to interview! We genuinely think it's[...]

Lucy Walker Recruitment Raise £2617 for Candlelighters Charity as They Mark 25 Years in Business.

Director Mark Woffenden and Event Organiser Christina Shiels from Lucy Walker Recruitment were delighted to meet up with Gina Trotter (Left of Picture) from Candlelighters recently to present the cheque for £2617 raised for the Yorkshire based[...]

5 Classic Commerical Hiring Mistakes To Avoid Next Year

As we cycle at a rapid rate to the end of another year, its typical to review the work/career challenges we have faced. As a hiring manager, one of the critical areas that raise’s its head is often our hiring mistakes. 

National Minimum Wage to Increase

Following yesterday's budget, the LPC's recommendations on hourly rates were ratified.

Building High Performance Teams: A Step By Step Plan

Every company we work with have one common goal: developing high-performing teams. 

Having a great product or service is vital; however, your growth will ultimately be related to the quality of the people you employ, which is why we felt this was a[...]

What Makes A Great Business Development Manager?

Continuing with our popular series of the traits and attributes of high performers in the commercial world, today we focus on the business development manager, which has become a critical role for many businesses in recent years.

5 (Important) Ways To Handle Interview Rejection

Here at LWR we have placed approaching 100,000 candidates into roles that are both temporary and permanent. 

Body Language: How It Can Help Or Hinder You during Interviews

In a recent post we published about interview rejection, we shared insight about our body language and how often it communicates a message we aren’t aware of.