--- title: Lucy Walker Recruitment | Mark Woffenden (17) description: Mark Woffenden is a Director at Lucy Walker Recruitment and has an extensive knowledge of the issues and workings of the West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester Commercial markets developed over the last 20 years in the Industry (17) --- - [Upload CV](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [Work For Us](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/work-for-us/) - [Leeds : 0113 367 2880](tel:0113%20367%202880) - [Manchester : 0161 661 4421](tel:0161%20661%204421) [](https://www.facebook.com/LucyWalkerRecruitment/) [](https://twitter.com/lucywalkerrec) [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lucy-walker-recruitment) [](https://www.instagram.com/lucy_walker_recruitment/) [](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TzO-yhHVawy5g7_a2OcQw) [![Lucy Walker Recruitment](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Lucy%20Walker%20Recruitment%20January2018%20Theme/images/lwr-25th-anno.jpg)](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/) - 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Employers need to use all the tools at their disposal in conjunction with robust strategies for sourcing talent in order make their recruitment process both\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [recruitment process](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/recruitment-process), [sourcing talent](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/sourcing-talent) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/where-have-all-the-good-candidates-gone) [![Corporate Footprint-1](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Corporate%20Footprint-1.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-influence-your-corporate-footprint) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-influence-your-corporate-footprint) #### [How to influence your Corporate Footprint](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-influence-your-corporate-footprint) [employer branding strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding-strategy) ## [How to influence your Corporate Footprint](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-influence-your-corporate-footprint) In today's digital world, much of a job seeker's journey takes place online. So to make sure you remain an employer of choice and are on top of your employer branding strategy, we believe you need to be in control of your Corporate Footprint. By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [employer branding strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding-strategy) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-influence-your-corporate-footprint) [![HR Director](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/HR%20Director.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/what-makes-a-great-hr-director) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/what-makes-a-great-hr-director) #### [What makes a Great HR Director](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/what-makes-a-great-hr-director) [HR Director](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hr-director) ## [What makes a Great HR Director](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/what-makes-a-great-hr-director) With almost 30 years of experience in recruitment, the team here at Lucy Walker Recruitment knows first-hand how important the right people-centred leaders can be for your organisation. That's why our clients often come to us for guidance on how to\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [HR Director](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hr-director) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/what-makes-a-great-hr-director) [![employer-branding 5](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/employer-branding%205.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-improve-your-employer-branding) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-improve-your-employer-branding) #### [How to Improve Your Employer Branding.](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-improve-your-employer-branding) [employer branding](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding), [employer branding strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding-strategy) ## [How to Improve Your Employer Branding.](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-improve-your-employer-branding)  An employer brand isn't just a buzz term or trend; it's something that can impact how powerful your recruitment and retention strategies are. So, how do you go about improving your employer branding ? 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While there are plenty of articles out there talking about how groups can improve their employer brand, the biggest question for most time-strapped organisations is, "Why is an employer brand so\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [employer branding](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding), [employer branding strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding-strategy) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/3-reasons-why-you-need-an-employer-branding-strategy) [![5 Talent Acquisition Myths](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/5%20Talent%20Acquisition%20Myths.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/5-commons-myths-about-talent-acquisition) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/5-commons-myths-about-talent-acquisition) #### [5 Commons Myths about Talent Acquisition](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/5-commons-myths-about-talent-acquisition) [talent acquisition](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/talent-acquisition) ## [5 Commons Myths about Talent Acquisition](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/5-commons-myths-about-talent-acquisition)  In a market constantly dealing with skill shortages, the best companies need a strategy in place if they want to find (and recruit) the best candidates and cut through the myths surrounding talent acquisition. 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By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [employer branding](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding), [employer branding strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding-strategy) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-develop-an-employer-branding-strategy) [![Talent-Acquisition-blog-image-crop-1-1](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Talent-Acquisition-blog-image-crop-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-developing-a-talent-acquisition-system-is-crucial-in-todays-market) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-developing-a-talent-acquisition-system-is-crucial-in-todays-market) #### [Why a Talent Acquisition System is Crucial in Today's Market](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-developing-a-talent-acquisition-system-is-crucial-in-todays-market) [how to talent pipeline](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/how-to-talent-pipeline), [talent pipeline](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/talent-pipeline), [talent acquisition](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/talent-acquisition) ## [Why a Talent Acquisition System is Crucial in Today's Market](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-developing-a-talent-acquisition-system-is-crucial-in-todays-market) Zig Zaglar, the American motivational speaker and famous author wrote, "You don't build a business, you build people and then people build the business." 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