In recent years, technological advances have provided some workers with more workplace flexibility. Advances in information and communication technology allow people to reach their colleagues and clients by phone, email, or text from nearly anywhere, at all hours of the day. The development and expansion of secure computer networks, cloud computing, and…

The automotive industry is one of the largest economies in the world, and much of the capital which circulates within the industry is connected to advertising. From Thierry Henry to J-Lo, we have seen some huge celebrity endorsements, that involved major investment, therefore it should come as no surprise that £115.9 million was plumbed into online displays by car dealers in 2016 alone.

Here, with Vindis, who offer VW…

The importance of having an effective business strategy in place should never be underestimated. A strategic plan defines how to achieve the goals you want to attain from for your business. If you want your company to achieve growth and evolve within the market place, having clear goals and tasks in place with achievable deadlines is essential. It…

Every worker is a born leader. Leadership is an important skill required in the workplace. Better leadership strategies result in better …

Wildly unconventional benefits and perks have surfaced over the last few years, with research estimating that increasing happiness can boost productivity by around 12 per cent, showing the benefits of focus.

It’s hard to feel motivated when you’re at work. For most people, having a job is a necessity rather than a choice, and the best that they can do is to try and choose a career that they don’t hate. To combat this, companies are introducing innovative ways to help their workforce…

https://www.oakstone.co.uk/new-blog/how-to-leave-a-job-without-burning-bridges

It is always wise to maintain a good relationship with former employees and business leaders – even long after leaving a company!

How do you leave a…

https://www.oakstone.co.uk/new-blog/the-best-are-not-always-the-best-at-managing

Recruitment and sales are tough industries.  They require driven individuals who are dedicated to themselves, their companies, their personal achievements and…

https://www.oakstone.co.uk/new-blog/is-it-worth-working-on-your-soft-skills

What are soft skills? Do you have them already? How do you get them?

Soft skills are personality traits and interpersonal skills that can directly affect…

https://www.oakstone.co.uk/new-blog/are-you-suffering-from-burnout

A recent Gallup study of nearly 7,500 full-time employees found that 23% reported feeling burnt out at work very often or always, while an additional 44% reported feeling burnt out…

https://www.oakstone.co.uk/new-blog/why-you-should-never-ghost-your-recruiter

As a candidate, recruitment consultants spend a lot of time qualifying you, coaching you for interview, giving you feedback and trusting you to put the effort in to…

Finding and attracting great talent is difficult.  There is an endless list of companies competing against you for the very best.

The biggest obstacle standing between you and your perfect hire however is not the size of your talent pool or lack of qualified candidates or even your competition… it’s most likely your…

Super teams are not easy to create and even harder to sustain. It’s obviously a challenge for a lot of businesses and developing a winning culture isn’t going to happen overnight, but with these 5 tips you can get your business on the path to success:

1.       Set goals, beat them and celebrate…

Most people dream of working from home – surrounded by your comforts, working in your pjs if you like or popping into your local coffee shop to catch up on your emails, however is it everything people expect and what are the downsides to remote working?

Remote working has a long list of pros.  It enables companies to hire people all…

The notion of emotional intelligence was captured by psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer in a landmark article back in 1990. EQ is classified as the ability to identify, evaluate, and manage emotional responses in those around you, as well as your own self.

What does Emotional Intelligence Look like?

As a…

A candidate experience during the recruitment process can be the difference between getting a superstar over the line or not.  As competition for talent increases, jobseekers are becoming ever more selective about the role they are applying for.  A great candidate experience can reflect greatly on your company which will increase the chances of people wanting to work for you.

Read Talentlyft’s…

No matter how well your HR team recruits, some of those hires are going to leave. When they do, they leave behind gaping holes in your company’s security and data compliance measures, thanks to the massive rise in SaaS apps.

These holes create significant safety and compliance concerns that extend far beyond the IT department and HR team, especially now as compliance and data safety is under increasing scrutiny and legislative attention.

How can you manage the offboarding…

Whether you are running a large multinational corporation or a growing startup or small to medium-sized business, HR is one is one of the most important departments in your company. Why? The answer…

Women are more empowered than ever before. They’re getting ahead in the business world. They’re getting ahead in society in general. They’re essentially unstoppable at this moment in time. If you’re an empowered female executive who wants to give your career a serious boost, then it can help you greatly to enhance your interviewing abilities. It can…