Headcount Planning Workshop: Building your 2026 hiring plan with Ashby

Planning your 2026 headcount is one of the most strategic decisions you'll make this year. But if you're hiring globally, it's also one of the most complex.

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How do you align Finance and HR early? How do you choose the right markets and manage compliance? How do you set realistic timelines when notice periods vary by country? And how do you avoid the pitfalls that derail even the best-laid plans?

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You'll walk away from this workshop with a clear framework, tactical tools, and real examples you can apply to your 2026 planning—whether you're hiring in 2 countries or 20.

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Join Oyster and Ashby for a practical workshop led by Stacey Slater, Oyster's Director of Global Talent Acquisition and the fantastic Jim Miller, ​​VP of People & Talent at Ashby.

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What You’ll Learn Who Should Attend?

• Align Finance and HR early (so your plan actually works)
• Choose the right markets without compliance surprises
• Build global compensation frameworks that scale
• Set realistic timelines across different countries
• Avoid the pitfalls that derail most hiring plans
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Who Should Attend?

• Talent Acquisition Leaders planning global hiring strategies
• HR Leaders aligning people strategy with business goals
• FP&A Leaders managing headcount budgets and forecasting

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Perfect for teams looking to create a smarter, more scalable global hiring plan for 2026.