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Generative AI continues to captivate venture capitalists worldwide, setting new records for funding and innovation in 2024. The sector is thriving from the U.S. to Europe, fuelled by record-breaking investments, cutting-edge talent, and strategic government support. The scale of funding highlights generative AI's transformative potential, promising to reshape industries and drive global technological progress.

As the new year unfolds, individuals and businesses stand at the crossroads of possibilities, ready to embark on a journey of growth and achievement. Goal setting is a powerful tool that helps map journeys, providing direction, motivation, and a sense of accountability.

The last 4 years have been a rollercoaster from hiring surges to mass redundancies, remote working to return to office and back again. The unpredictable talent trends in sectors such as technology have proven challenging for everyone in the industry to navigate.

Making sense of current talent trends can help us predict future trends, including desirable skills, ways to attract talent and ways to boost retention.

LinkedIn recently published the findings of their 2024 Global Talent Trends. The data comes from LinkedIn's Economic Graph, the LinkedIn Executive Confidence Index survey, and the global community of more than 1 billion members on the LinkedIn platform. 

Despite mass layoffs in 2023, SaaS continues to evolve at pace, and businesses that can anticipate and adapt to these shifts will maintain their competitive edge. Here's a look at the trends we see shaping the future of SaaS and influencing strategic hiring decisions.

Every leader aims to build a team that consistently delivers exceptional results, especially in highly competitive sectors like SaaS and sales. However, balancing diverse talents within the team can be challenging. High-performing individuals, or "A-players," often carry the heaviest load, innovating, problem-solving, and setting the standard for success.

Sales professionals know that success hinges on hitting targets, achieving growth, and making a measurable impact on revenue. Yet when it comes to putting together a CV, one key ingredient that can set a candidate apart is often overlooked: performance figures. A sales CV without quantifiable achievements lacks the proof recruiters and hiring managers need to assess past effectiveness and potential future value.

How can you increase productivity at work? What are effective strategies to boost efficiency? Discover practical tips and AI tools to enhance your workplace productivity.

If your internal acquisition team are expected to find your ideal candidate through advertising the job alone, they are set up to fail. And if your company is working with a recruiter who advertises the job and boasts about having 3000 applications, you are most likely wasting time and, therefore, money.

The success of these HR tech companies doesn't solely rely on the innovative solutions they offer. Like every other sector, their ability to scale and innovate is directly tied to their ability to attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent.

We asked our Divisional Directors and Managing Consultant thoughts on London workers spending less time in the office.

At Oakstone, we've honed our approach to finding high-performing leaders and creating results-driven teams for our clients. Our success is built on our people and experience, and we maximise effectiveness to deliver exceptional results for both candidates and companies.

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

Written by Oakstone Divisional Director Andy Strong.

In the world of Talent Acquisition, collaboration is key. At Oakstone International, history has clearly shown that internal TA teams and external recruiters can achieve remarkable results when they work together.

The AI industry is in need of skilled professionals. Streamline your recruitment plans by using these tips.

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.

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.

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.

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.

While AI enhances efficiency and decision-making, it can also impact the candidate experience in ways that might not align with your company's values and goals.

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.

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.

Blog written by Divisional Director Tristan Heywood. Join his discussion of high salaries vs genuine opportunity.

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.

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.

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.