--- title: Lucy Walker Recruitment | hiring plan (2) description: hiring plan | Keep up to date with news, business updates and guidance on the recruitment market (2) --- - [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/) # hiring-plan - [Home](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/) - hiring-plan [![](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) [![search and selection](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/search%20and%20selection.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-10-top-traits-of-a-great-hire-for-your-organisation) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-10-top-traits-of-a-great-hire-for-your-organisation) #### [The 10 Top Traits of a Great Hire for your Organisation](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-10-top-traits-of-a-great-hire-for-your-organisation) [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan), [recruiting process](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/recruiting-process), [bad hire](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/bad-hire) ## [The 10 Top Traits of a Great Hire for your Organisation](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-10-top-traits-of-a-great-hire-for-your-organisation) The ideal candidate can make all the difference, bringing with them a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to your workplace and providing an excellent culture fit for your organisation. On the other hand, getting your hire wrong can result in wasted\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan), [recruiting process](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/recruiting-process), [bad hire](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/bad-hire) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-10-top-traits-of-a-great-hire-for-your-organisation) [![Interview Scorecard-1](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Interview%20Scorecard-1.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-you-should-scorecards-for-better-hiring-decisions) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-you-should-scorecards-for-better-hiring-decisions) #### [Why You should Use Scorecards for Better Hiring Decisions.](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-you-should-scorecards-for-better-hiring-decisions) [hiring mistakes employers make](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-mistakes-employers-make), [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan), [interview scorecard](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/interview-scorecard) ## [Why You should Use Scorecards for Better Hiring Decisions.](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-you-should-scorecards-for-better-hiring-decisions) As we all know, finding the perfect candidate for a role can be challenging especially in today's candidate short market. So, improving the chances of getting it right first time through the use of standardised processes are in everyone's collective\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [hiring mistakes employers make](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-mistakes-employers-make), [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan), [interview scorecard](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/interview-scorecard) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/why-you-should-scorecards-for-better-hiring-decisions) [![Excellent Candidate](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Excellent%20Candidate.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-find-excellent-candidates-for-your-business) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-find-excellent-candidates-for-your-business) #### [How to Find Excellent Candidates for Your Business](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-find-excellent-candidates-for-your-business) [employer branding](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding), [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan) ## [How to Find Excellent Candidates for Your Business](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-find-excellent-candidates-for-your-business) Understanding how your employer branding and the intricacies of your hiring process impact your ability to find excellent candidates for your business is key in the current recruitment market. Here we explore why. By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [employer branding](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding), [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/how-to-find-excellent-candidates-for-your-business) [![](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/WE%20ARE%20HIRING%203.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-set-hiring-plans-that-deliver-the-talent-you-want) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-set-hiring-plans-that-deliver-the-talent-you-want) #### [How to Set Hiring Plans that Deliver the Talent you Want](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-set-hiring-plans-that-deliver-the-talent-you-want) [Cultural fit](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/cultural-fit), [talent pipeline](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/talent-pipeline), [employer branding](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding), [talent acquisition](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/talent-acquisition), [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [company culture](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/company-culture), [recruitment plans](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/recruitment-plans), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan), [skills gap](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/skills-gap), [employee development](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employee-development), [setting hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/setting-hiring-plan), [how do i hire](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/how-do-i-hire), [new approach to hiring](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/new-approach-to-hiring) ## [How to Set Hiring Plans that Deliver the Talent you Want](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-set-hiring-plans-that-deliver-the-talent-you-want) You will no doubt be aware that competition for the best talent is fierce given the increasing candidate shortages being experienced. You're certainly going to need more than just a strong job description and [an effective interview process](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/is-your-interview-process-fit-for-purpose) to lure\[...\] By [Mark Woffenden](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/mark-woffenden) | Categories: [Cultural fit](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/cultural-fit), [talent pipeline](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/talent-pipeline), [employer branding](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employer-branding), [talent acquisition](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/talent-acquisition), [hiring strategy](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-strategy), [company culture](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/company-culture), [recruitment plans](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/recruitment-plans), [hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/hiring-plan), [skills gap](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/skills-gap), [employee development](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/employee-development), [setting hiring plan](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/setting-hiring-plan), [how do i hire](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/how-do-i-hire), [new approach to hiring](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/new-approach-to-hiring) | Comments Off [Read More](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-set-hiring-plans-that-deliver-the-talent-you-want) - 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