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How To Manage a Counter Offer
Oakstone International Oakstone International

How To Manage a Counter Offer

If you have considered leaving your current position, you would have already analysed why you want to change jobs. During this analysis, you would have identified and worked to resolve issues within your or your manager's control.

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How To Streamline Your Cybersecurity Recruitment Plan
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How To Streamline Your Cybersecurity Recruitment Plan

Partnering with executive search firms can provide cybersecurity companies a strategic advantage in securing top-tier professionals who meet their specific needs, streamlining their recruitment plans and growth.

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How To Prioritise Recruitment Without Losing Focus
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How To Prioritise Recruitment Without Losing Focus

Steven Bartlett, founder of Social Chain Group and host of Diary of a CEO, publicly announced he allocates a substantial amount of time—25 to 30 hours per week—towards internal recruitment. While this level of dedication showcases his commitment to building a strong team, it's not always feasible or practical for everyone. For most leaders, a strategic approach is necessary to manage recruitment effectively without neglecting other pivotal responsibilities.

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The Benefits of Using a Specialist Recruiter to Find Talent
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The Benefits of Using a Specialist Recruiter to Find Talent

Businesses often turn to recruiters to save time and money on talent acquisition, however, a specialist recruiter offers even more significant advantages for sectors with unique skill requirements, such as technology, SaaS and FinTech.

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How Can You Optimise Your Hiring Process?
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How Can You Optimise Your Hiring Process?

Talent acquisition is a crucial component in driving organisational success. However, the traditional methods of advertising job roles, while providing broad exposure, often result in an influx of unqualified candidates. This inefficiency can be particularly detrimental when hiring for executive-level positions, where the stakes are higher, and the need for the right fit is critical.

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Scaling Your SaaS GTM Team Effectively
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Scaling Your SaaS GTM Team Effectively

Constructing a resilient Go-To-Market (GTM) team is imperative for maintaining competitiveness and fostering sustainable growth in any technology company. The GTM team is pivotal in creating strategies for reaching and engaging customers; however, scaling this team effectively can present its own challenges.

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The Power of Search Firms for Building Go-to-Market Teams 
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The Power of Search Firms for Building Go-to-Market Teams 

The Software as a Service (SaaS) industry's success hinges on more than just cutting-edge technology; it relies on the ability to build high-performing go-to-market teams that drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

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How Ghosting Can Impact Your Business? And The Solution
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How Ghosting Can Impact Your Business? And The Solution

Ghosting candidates or abruptly cutting off communication with them without any explanation or follow-up can have several negative impacts on a company's brand; however, research suggests that this doesn’t stop hiring managers from continuing to ghost candidates.

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What is Quiet Hiring? Business Balance and Risk
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What is Quiet Hiring? Business Balance and Risk

While quiet hiring offers several advantages, including cost savings, a potential downside is the risk of employee burnout. Here's how organisations can navigate this delicate balance:

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The Emergence of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
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The Emergence of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

It's not only AI companies which are expanding on the new technologies. Data shows that countless organisations are building out an AI-skilled workforce. That includes the decision to appoint or hire a chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO). Guest contributions from Dr. Andrea Isoni, Guillaume Laport and Dan Hammond Smith.

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The Evolution of Customer Success in 2024
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The Evolution of Customer Success in 2024

It's not merely a buzzword; Customer Success is gaining a fundamental shift in how businesses approach relationships. As we delve into Gartner's predictions for 2024, it becomes increasingly evident that customer success is not just a trend but a strategic imperative for organisations across industries.

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Navigating the Age Conundrum in the Job Market
Andy Strong Andy Strong

Navigating the Age Conundrum in the Job Market

Written by Andy Strong, Oakstone Divisional Director.

In today's competitive job market, age has become a significant factor influencing hiring decisions. There's a prevalent misconception that younger talent is preferred solely due to their high energy levels, but the underlying driver often boils down to cost-effectiveness. This bias has created a complex scenario where both younger and older professionals face challenges in securing employment opportunities that align with their expectations.

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The Financial Advantage of Fractional Hires
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The Financial Advantage of Fractional Hires

Companies constantly seek innovative solutions to streamline operations and cut costs without compromising productivity. In 2023, we witnessed drastic cost-cutting in the form of global redundancies. However, we are now seeing different strategies being increasingly adopted.

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Does Hiring Within Your Network Save Money?
Andy Strong Andy Strong

Does Hiring Within Your Network Save Money?

Written by Oakstone Divisional Director Andy Strong.

In recruitment, there's a common belief that hiring within your network is a cost-effective strategy. This approach, however, often turns out to be an oxymoron, with hidden costs and challenges that could overshadow the initial savings.

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The Impact of Marginal Gains: Insights From Our Sales Kick Off
Paul Rayner Paul Rayner

The Impact of Marginal Gains: Insights From Our Sales Kick Off

In the dynamic world of sales, staying competitive is not just important but a fundamental requirement for success. Recently, our Divisional Director, Andy Strong, led our annual sales kick-off, an event that provided a valuable perspective on the importance of continuous goal setting and the practical benefits of marginal gains.

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SaaS Leaders: Think like a Venture Capitalist
Steve Farr Steve Farr

SaaS Leaders: Think like a Venture Capitalist

Written by Divisional Director, Steve Farr.

Securing investment for SaaS start-ups is a critical milestone in the dynamic landscape of technology and entrepreneurship. Recently, I conducted a poll on LinkedIn, seeking insights from venture capitalists regarding their top priorities when evaluating SaaS start-ups for investment.

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The Growth of AP Automation SaaS: How to Expand?
Andy Strong Andy Strong

The Growth of AP Automation SaaS: How to Expand?

Written by Divisional Director, Andy Strong

The Accounts Payable (AP) Automation Software as a Service (SaaS) market is one sector of SaaS Oakstone has had extensive experience working in – we've hired over 200 people within and around this sector.

With projections indicating a surge from USD 6.67 billion in 2022 to USD 13.80 billion by 2029, showcasing a robust CAGR of 10.9% (source: Fortune Business Insight), this rapid expansion is fuelled by the increasing adoption of technology in AP automation processes, where 69% of professionals leverage technology for spend analysis and procure-to-pay (P2P), according to Gartner.

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