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Andy Strong 13/08/2024 Andy Strong 13/08/2024

The Benefits Of Collaborative Hiring

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.

Andy Strong 21/02/2024 Andy Strong 21/02/2024

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.

Andy Strong 07/02/2024 Andy Strong 07/02/2024

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.

Andy Strong 03/01/2024 Andy Strong 03/01/2024

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.