I recently read a blog about how companies don’t talk about their team dynamics.  Meetings are usually put in place to discuss opinions and views.

When we look for talent we are fixated on finding the best talent who will fit into the culture of our business.

Last week I attended a talk about employee wellness and one of the talks was conducted by health guru and experienced wellness coach, Barbara Cox. 

Employee retention is decreasing in younger generations (over 21% of millennials have changed jobs in the last year) but there are things you can do to improve it.

Have you ever walked into a supermarket and been tempted to buy something just because its packaged nicely?

The ‘disconnecting from work bill’ introduced in New York a few week ago could mean that contacting employees out of work time could soon be illegal.

When joining a new company it’s very important to make a strong impression and to do so from the very start.

With more competition and open opportunities company culture has been a focus for almost everyone, especially those in the technology market. 

For them, it is to see whether they can do the job as well as they told you they could and for you to see whether you made the right hiring decision.

At Oakstone, we specialise in helping US/EMEA software companies expand across Europe. Helping these companies attract Grade A sales people.

Over a year on from the referendum and Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, there are many arguments and pros and cons for leaving.

As Search Consultants, we are ever mindful of ensuring our approach is an ethical way to recruit. “Is it ethical to headhunt from your competitors?”

Most large organisations will have had experience of hiring an unsuitable employee, but what are the consequences of a bad hiring decision?

LinkedIn has become an indispensable tool for the modern recruiter- however honest, it is still vital to the work we do every day.

As an internal recruiter who’s seen it all, you sometimes feel this is the price of hiring something as frail and unpredictable as human beings.

Most sales executives discuss their packages with each other. Usually when beer, wine or G&Ts are involved. OTEs will figure high in the conversation.

Identifying pivotal players and placing them in the world’s leading technology companies is inherently exciting. We love it with a passion.