CCO Executive Search & Headhunting Services

Deepfakes and fake job applications are slowing down recruitment. What’s the answer? People-driven Recruitment Partners.

Artificial intelligence contributes to everything from content creation to customer service, so it's no surprise that it has also made its way into the job application process. While this has opened doors for efficiency and innovation, it has also brought a growing challenge for companies looking to scale. Fake job applications, AI-written CVs, and even deepfake interviewees are now a common occurrence.

Hiring the right people at the right time requires more than just filling roles; it demands alignment with the company’s long-term goals. A clear strategy helps you identify future talent needs and growth plans and stay competitive in attracting top performers.

This guide will walk you through the process, from understanding the need for an external CEO to making the final hiring decision.

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.

Start up advice from Fractional CRO and Sales Leader Nick Bareham, Ex VP of Sales at Cyara Perry Gale and Advisor at One Peak Partner Investors Martin Moran.

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 Paul Rayner.

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.

Fractional CROs have emerged as critical players in navigating companies through crucial growth phases.

Oakstone International are witnessing an unprecedented surge in demand for fractional CROs, marking a notable shift in how companies approach revenue generation and strategic decision-making. This surge is a direct response to the increased demand from companies seeking the unique advantages fractional CROs bring to the table and a broader shift towards a fractional way of working.

It is not a secret that executive leadership and talent are needed to spearhead companies’ growth and innovation. Organisations often turn to a specialised breed of professionals known as executive headhunters, recruiters or consultants in this pursuit.

These high-ranking executives are at the helm of strategic decision-making, and finding the right individuals to fill these roles is essential.

The executive search process to fill these roles is specialised to ensure the right individual is hired, minimising organisational costs and disruption.

In the complex and competitive business world, finding exemplary executive leadership can make all the difference in strategy, direction, and growth. These individuals can steer the company towards success; however, identifying and securing this talent can be challenging.

Oakstone offers advice on C-Suite recruitment, executive search and planning C-Suite succession.

In the fast-paced and competitive world of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), the role of executive talent and leadership cannot be underestimated. These people play a crucial role in driving the success, growth, and direction of SaaS companies.

It’s no exaggeration to say that the people in your C-Suite can make or break your company. Poor management can cause operations to take a nosedive, leading to downsizing, closures, and potentially hundreds of people out of work.

When going for your first interview with a company its difficult to weigh up all the pros and con.

Finding the right people for any role can be difficult.  It’s time consuming and therefore cost consuming so it’s critical to get it right.

It’s a challenge for a lot of businesses and developing a winning culture isn’t going to happen overnight.