--- title: Lucy Walker Recruitment (15) description: Keep up to date with news, business updates and guidance on the recruitment market (15) --- - [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/) - [Home](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/) - [About Us](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [Our Story](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/our-story/) - [Our Services](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/services/) - [Visions & Values](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/visions-and-values/) - [LWR by Numbers](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/lwr-by-numbers/) - [Meet The Team](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/meet-the-team/) - [Work For Us](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/work-for-us/) - [Specialisms](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [View All](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/) - [Customer Service](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/customer-service/) - [Graduate](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/graduate/) - [Human Resources](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/human-resources/) - [Legal Services](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/legal-services/) - [Management](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/management/) - [Office Support](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/office-support/) - [PA/EA](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/pa-ea/) - [Sales & Marketing](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/sales-marketing/) - [Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/supply-chain/) - [Clients](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [How We Work](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/clients/) - [10 Reasons Why LWR](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/employers/10-reasons-why-lwr/) - [Engage](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/employers/engage/) - [Case Studies](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/clients/case-studies/) - [Testimonials](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/clients/testimonials/) - [Service Charter](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/clients/service-charter/) - [Downloads](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/clients/downloads/) - [Candidates](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [How We Work](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/candidates/) - [Testimonials](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/candidates/testimonials/) - [Service Charter](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/candidates/service-charter/) - [Downloads](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/candidates/downloads/) - [Refer a Friend](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/candidates/refer-a-friend/) - [Jobs](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/jobs/) - [Insights](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [Blog](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com) - [Reports & Guides](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/reports-guides/) - [Get in Touch](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/get-in-touch/) [![high Achievers-1](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/high%20Achievers-1.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/8-easy-ways-to-identify-the-high-achievers) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/8-easy-ways-to-identify-the-high-achievers) #### [8 Easy Ways to Identify the High Achievers](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/8-easy-ways-to-identify-the-high-achievers) [Building High-Performance Teams](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/building-high-performance-teams), [high performance](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/high-performance), [How Highly Successful People Plan Their Commercial](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/how-highly-successful-people-plan-their-commercial), ["high achiever"](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/high-achiever) ## [8 Easy Ways to Identify the High Achievers](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/8-easy-ways-to-identify-the-high-achievers) A considerable amount of time, effort and money is spent both directly and indirectly in attracting staff to organisations, so the importance of making sure we are attracting the right staff is critical. So, if we know the key signs to look out for\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [Building High-Performance Teams](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/building-high-performance-teams), [high performance](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/high-performance), [How Highly Successful People Plan Their Commercial](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/how-highly-successful-people-plan-their-commercial), ["high achiever"](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/high-achiever) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/8-easy-ways-to-identify-the-high-achievers) [![differentiator 6](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/differentiator%206.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-importance-of-a-differentiator-in-the-hiring-process) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-importance-of-a-differentiator-in-the-hiring-process) #### [Why a Differentiator in the Hiring Process is Vital for Organisations](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-importance-of-a-differentiator-in-the-hiring-process) [employer branding](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding), [employer branding strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding-strategy), [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan) ## [Why a Differentiator in the Hiring Process is Vital for Organisations](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-importance-of-a-differentiator-in-the-hiring-process) In today's competitive hiring market, the significance of your [employer branding](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/3-reasons-why-you-need-an-employer-branding-strategy) cannot be underestimated and in acknowledgement of this several organisations have invested significantly in improving this in order to improve their candidate\[...\] 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), [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-importance-of-a-differentiator-in-the-hiring-process) [![](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Culture%20add%204.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-culture-add-approach-to-hiring) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-culture-add-approach-to-hiring) #### [The 'Culture Add' Approach to Hiring](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-culture-add-approach-to-hiring) [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [company culture](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/company-culture), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan), ["culture fit"](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/culture-fit), ["culture add"](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/culture-add) ## [The 'Culture Add' Approach to Hiring](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-culture-add-approach-to-hiring) We discussed in detail the [Culture Fit Approach](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-cultural-fit-approach-to-hiring) to hiring in a recent article and the part this played in the hiring process. Most companies aren’t just looking for candidates with the skills and qualifications – they also want someone that matches\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [company culture](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/company-culture), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan), ["culture fit"](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/culture-fit), ["culture add"](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/culture-add) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-culture-add-approach-to-hiring) [![Quality of Hire-1](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Quality%20of%20Hire-1.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-measure-the-quality-of-your-hiring) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-measure-the-quality-of-your-hiring) #### [How to Measure the Quality of Your Hiring](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-measure-the-quality-of-your-hiring) ## [How to Measure the Quality of Your Hiring](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-measure-the-quality-of-your-hiring) Experience tells us that virtually every business process is regularly evaluated and reviewed to consider improvements and changes for the benefit of the organisation. However, when it comes to evaluating the success of the hiring process, this is\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-measure-the-quality-of-your-hiring) [![Using Multiple Agencies](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Using%20Multiple%20Agencies.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-using-multiple-agencies-isnt-helping-your-hiring-problems) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-using-multiple-agencies-isnt-helping-your-hiring-problems) #### [Why using Multiple Agencies isn't helping your Hiring Problems](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-using-multiple-agencies-isnt-helping-your-hiring-problems) [hiring mistakes](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-mistakes), [hiring mistakes employers make](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-mistakes-employers-make) ## [Why using Multiple Agencies isn't helping your Hiring Problems](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-using-multiple-agencies-isnt-helping-your-hiring-problems) As recruiters, the delight at taking a new instruction from a new client can sometimes, believe it or not, turn to despair. When the Consultant asks during the initial brief for a visit or a period of exclusivity and is told neither are appropriate\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [hiring mistakes](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-mistakes), [hiring mistakes employers make](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-mistakes-employers-make) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-using-multiple-agencies-isnt-helping-your-hiring-problems) [![Talent](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Talent.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/3-questions-to-ask-to-find-out-if-youre-attracting-the-best-talent) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/3-questions-to-ask-to-find-out-if-youre-attracting-the-best-talent) #### [3 Questions To Ask To Find Out If You're Attracting the Best Talent](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/3-questions-to-ask-to-find-out-if-youre-attracting-the-best-talent) ## [3 Questions To Ask To Find Out If You're Attracting the Best Talent](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/3-questions-to-ask-to-find-out-if-youre-attracting-the-best-talent) There are 3 questions which will help any business leader or senior team members involved in the hiring process to assess whether your organisation is attracting the best talent out there. By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/3-questions-to-ask-to-find-out-if-youre-attracting-the-best-talent) [![common mistakes 2](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/common%20mistakes%202.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-10-common-mistakes-interviewers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-10-common-mistakes-interviewers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them) #### [The 10 Common Mistakes Interviewers Make and how to avoid them](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-10-common-mistakes-interviewers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them) ## [The 10 Common Mistakes Interviewers Make and how to avoid them](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-10-common-mistakes-interviewers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them) In our experience, most interviewers interview infrequently, aren't aware of the best approach and don't feel fully comfortable in the interview themselves. So it's no surprise that many mistakes are made in the interview process which could,\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-10-common-mistakes-interviewers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them) [![cultural fit-1](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/cultural%20fit-1.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-cultural-fit-approach-to-hiring) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-cultural-fit-approach-to-hiring) #### [The Cultural Fit Approach to Hiring](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-cultural-fit-approach-to-hiring) ## [The Cultural Fit Approach to Hiring](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-cultural-fit-approach-to-hiring) How often have you heard the phrase 'he's a good cultural fit' or 'she will fit well within the team' or 'I like her but just not sure she is us' ? Quite often I imagine.... but what does any of this mean and why is it so important in the hiring\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-cultural-fit-approach-to-hiring) - [1](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/page/1) - [...](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/page/10) - [13](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/page/13) - [14](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/page/14) - [15](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/page/15) - [16](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/page/16) - [17](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/page/17) - [...](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/page/20) - [31](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/page/31) [![](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Subscribetoblog2.jpg)](https://info.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/blog-subscription-page) [![](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Latestsalaryguide.jpg)](https://info.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/salary-analysis-guide-2022) [![](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Latestmarkettends.jpg)](https://info.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/market-guide-2023) [![](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/JOBALERTS.jpg)](https://info.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/job-alert-subscription-page) [- Popular - 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