Diverse, Ethical and Inclusive Employment Practises

Oakstone practices equal and ethical employment internally and to all our clients. This means equal opportunities regardless of a person’s background, beliefs, disabilities, socio-economic status, gender, or any other factors.

Oakstone International is dedicated to eradicating illegal and unjust workforce discrimination within technology-driven sectors. We aim to actively engage with and foster a diverse pool of talented professionals who can thrive in inclusive and supportive workplaces. As an international search firm, we strive to create an environment where individuals across the SaaS sector can fully utilise their skills and reach their utmost potential.

Oakstone’s approach focuses on expertise, professional qualities, and the needs of our clients to find the best people. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusivity and encourage everyone we work with to do the same.

As a global organisation, our team practices unbiased employment approaches that are responsible and successful. Oakstone believes people must work in rewarding and safe environments where they can belong while being their true selves. We are passionate about value and respect, internally and in the clients we partner with.

More on Diversity

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.

Women in SaaS: How to Diversify Your Team

While there have been some efforts to improve gender diversity in SaaS in recent years, it’s clear that there’s still a long way to go to create a more balanced and diverse workforce in the technology industry. Overall, the percentage of female graduates with core STEM degrees is steadily growing. However, the split is still just 27%. Initiatives are being undertaken in the STEM fields to encourage female representation at all levels, including leadership positions.

With the industry dominated by males, companies are taking initiatives to attract more females, but why?

How Ageist Are You? Challenging Stereotypes in Hiring Practices

When hiring new talent, it is natural for people to create assumptions and stereotypes based on various aspects of a person, including their age. Imagine you are in a position to hire someone for your sales team and receive two CVs of equal calibre and experience.

Unconscious Bias In Recruitment

Unconscious bias is widespread, and it can be detrimental to recruitment agencies, employers and candidates.

Diversity On Its Own Is Not Enough

The words diversity and inclusion may seem like they go hand in hand, however they mean very different things.

Is Culture Fit Discrimination?

Most social groups are made up of people from similar backgrounds, with similar educational levels, status, race, age, and income.

Age: Where Should You Be In Your Career?

The more experience and skill you have the higher up the career ladder you can go. But where should you be and what should you be doing?

Diversity: Maximising Ideas and Thinking Outside the Box

Having a diverse workplace is becoming an ever-increasing focus for Boards and HR departments in companies across the globe.