On November 19th, Riley Garnett and Stefan Schneider hosted a media and tech industry breakfast roundtable at our New York office for talent acquisition leaders and professionals. As a smaller, more intimate group, everyone was able to get some meaningful airtime, and we had an incredibly engaging and lively discussion. Our conversation centered on the real challenges TA teams are navigating right now: shifting hiring volumes, the pressure to do more with leaner teams, and the growing expectations around speed, data, and stakeholder enablement. Participants compared what they’re seeing across the media and tech landscape, from the continued normalization of demand after the pandemic hiring surge to the evolving profile of talent that companies are prioritizing. We also explored how AI is reshaping sourcing, screening, and workforce planning, along with the ethical considerations and operational safeguards needed to use it responsibly. Despite the complexity of the moment, the group shared a sense of optimism and a commitment to evolving TA practices to meet the needs of the business while maintaining a strong candidate experience. The best part of the morning was the openness of the group. Everyone brought thoughtful perspectives, candid insights, and a willingness to challenge old assumptions. We left energized, aligned, and already thinking about future sessions to keep this dialogue going. We’ll continue to host similar breakfast panels in the coming months. We thank our guests for sharing their insights and perspectives transparently. #TalentAcquisition #MediaTech #PeopleOps #HRCommunity #RecruitingLeadership #FutureofWork #TalentStrategy
Oakleaf Partnership
Staffing and Recruiting
London, London 64,537 followers
Proudly redefining the recruitment experience one person at a time.
About us
Since 2005, Oakleaf Partnership has been successfully placing people into jobs across every HR discipline, in every sector imaginable. We have become the market leader by working hard for our customers, being their trusted advisors by taking the time to really understand the person behind the CV, the culture, and the challenges our individual clients face. We know that our enduring relationships are built on trust, delivery, and an outstanding customer experience, and are proud of what we have achieved. As markets, working practices, and technologies evolve, we will always aspire to be at the forefront of that change. Oakleaf Partnership are a global boutique specialist HR recruitment agency. Our offices are located in the UK, Europe and United States with dedicated HR, Reward and Payroll teams. We work across all industry sectors, both UK and internationally, establishing Oakleaf as the market leader by adopting a strong values-led business philosophy that we all live and work by. We have built a range of strategic partnerships with a range of diverse talent communities. These include Women of Impact, Proud HR, Black Women in HR, ProAge and The Ability People. We are proud to be one of Recruiter Magazine's Hot 100, and have held numerous awards as a Great Place to Work and Sunday Times Best Small Company to Work For, with 3 stars for employee engagement.
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http://www.oakleafpartnership.com
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- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Human Resources Search & Selection, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Change, Development, Mentor, Human Resources, Reward, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, HR, Total Rewards, United States, Europe, Executive Search, Jobs, and HR
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We were delighted to attend the Personnel Today Awards 2025 on Tuesday night in London, and what an inspiring evening it was. A huge congratulations to all the winners, your achievements truly showcase the innovation, progress and excellence across the HR profession. Rebecca Lancelles Foskett, Beth Hicks, Louise Butterworth and Zoe Gibson proudly represented Oakleaf throughout the evening, celebrating the outstanding work happening across our industry. Thank you to everyone who made the night so special, we are already looking forward to next year. #HR #AwardsNight #PeopleProfessionals #TeamOakleaf #Congratulations
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We are excited to be partnering once again with Penningtons, as we explore the upcoming Pension Reform 2026, and what it could mean for organisations and their people. Are you looking to gain a clearer understanding of salary sacrifice, and how it can be used effectively within your organisation? Join us for a focused and informative session where we'll cover: 1️⃣ Salary Sacrifice - Back to Basics: What it really means and how it works 2️⃣ Impact of Change: What it could mean for both you and your employees 3️⃣ Future Outlook: Trends, opportunities and considerations under the evolving pension landscape 🗓 Thursday 22nd January ⏰ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 📍 Webinar Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eD7DiTdG #OakleafPayroll #SalarySacrifice #PensionReform26 #Payroll #HR #EmployeeBenefits #LearningAndDevelopment #FutureOfWork
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A New Partnership to Explore Where Coaching Has the Greatest Impact We're excited to announce a new partnership with The Coaching Solution, a leading global coaching and mentoring consultancy. Together we'll be launching a series of events designed to bring added value to our HR and leadership networks. With access to over 200 world-class coaches, The Coaching Solution has a reputation for matching senior leaders with the right support at the right time, whether it's executive coaching, mentoring, or team development. This partnership is about creating space for senior HR leaders and CPOs to explore how coaching can unlock resilience, impact, and lasting change in today's leadership landscape. Our first event will take place in March 2026 - event details coming soon. For more info, connect with Rebecca Lancelles Foskett Lancelles-Foskett or Sarah Alexander #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #HRLeadership #Partnership #LastingChange
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US HR News. In recent years we have seen HR leaders step beyond the boundaries of traditional people function leadership. Some excel and step into CEO seats, there is another step becoming more prominent too. Now as organizations evolve faster than ever a new chapter is emerging as HR leaders become broader operational leaders stepping into the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) seat. In this latest piece of thought leadership, our US MD Simon Hunt explores this transformation, how CHROs are taking on broader enterprise responsibilities, why the CAO role is rising in prominence and can this shift support HR leaders on their path to the CEO chair. You can download the full perspective here: https://lnkd.in/eyFBbsGu Connect with Simon Hunt for more expert perspectives and ongoing insights into the evolving role of HR. #ExecutiveLeadership #ThoughtLeadership #MarketInsights #HRStrategy #OrganizationalLeadership #CHRO #CAO
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US HR News: HR Leaders Becoming Organizational Leaders. The rise of the CAO. The CHRO’s next seat at the table? #HR #US #Leaders #Insights
In recent years we have seen HR leaders step beyond the boundaries of traditional people function leadership. Some excel and step into CEO seats, there is another step becoming more prominent too. Now as organizations evolve faster than ever a new chapter is emerging as HR leaders become broader operational leaders stepping into the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) seat. My latest piece of thought leadership explores this transformation how CHROs are taking on broader enterprise responsibilities, why the CAO role is rising in prominence and can this shift support HR leaders on their path to the CEO chair. You can download the full perspective here: https://lnkd.in/egV_sXP7 I invite you to connect with me on LinkedIn for more expert perspectives and ongoing insights into the evolving role of HR. #ExecutiveLeadership #ThoughtLeadership #MarketInsights #HRStrategy #OrganizationalLeadership #CHRO #CAO
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A fantastic event and so happy that I could be part of it, a brilliant group with positive conversations City Women Network Oakleaf Partnership
What a wonderful event we held yesterday with Oakleaf Partnership at Work.Life 's lovely event space in Farringdon. We discussed "The Sandwich Generation" and downtown navigate this in and out of work. So many inspiring, brave and positive conversations were had. Thank you so much to Kate O'Brien of Costa Foundation and City Women Network Vice president for moderating. Special thanks to our expert panel, Aman Lidder, Emma Spitz and Marie Robery-Bliss.
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HR is evolving fast and HRIS is becoming more central than ever. In this article, Victoria Terrington explores how technology and talent are reshaping the HRIS landscape and what it means for the future of digital HR. Read article here: https://lnkd.in/eN86M_UA #HR #HRIS #PeopleAnalytics #FutureOfWork #DigitalHR
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We are delighted to be attending the Personnel Today Awards 2025 on 18 November in London. We wish all nominees the very best of luck, and we cannot wait to celebrate your achievements on the night. Rebecca Lancelles Foskett, Beth Hicks, Louise Butterworth and Zoe Gibson will be attending and proudly representing Oakleaf throughout the evening. We look forward to an inspiring night of recognition, progress and HR excellence. #HR #AwardsNight #PeopleProfessionals #TeamOakleaf #GoodLuck
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Well what a way to kick off our Hibob partnership. I had the pleasure of attending the partnership summit today/tonight. Thank you Winnie Amoaku for the invite, great event! It was great to see the partnership network you and the team have built and the opportunity for collaboration! #hris #oakleafpartnership #hibob #partnership #collaboration #HR
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