New starter spotlight: Cameron Whitwam This month we welcome a new member to the Socium team – Cameron Whitwam. Cameron joins us with 12 months recruitment experience under his belt and is already well known in the North West testing arena, having been a regular at several of the community’s meetups. He recently graduated from…
How to hire the right person – not the “right now” person Contingent recruitment refers to a type of recruitment where the agency collects a fee from the client only when a candidate is placed. It’s the most common form of recruitment, and at first glance, it’s no surprise why. The recruitment agency takes all…
New starter spotlight: Kieran O’Reilly This month we welcome another new member to the Socium team – Kieran O’Reilly. Kieran is a fellow Northerner and a former professional Rugby league player for Huddersfield Giants. Fun fact about Kieran – he passed his Maths GCSE when he was just 12! We resisted the urge to re-enact…
Your business is the front runner in your industry and has a well-established brand with customers and candidates alike. However, to stay current, you understand how important it is to consistently adapt your business model to stay ahead of the times – and your competitors. As a result, you’re looking to scale up your tech…
New starter spotlight: Jack Mellor We’re starting the month off with a bang with two new members joining the Socium team. In our previous blog post we introduced Rhys Morris but this post is all about new starter, Jack Mellor. Jack came straight from college (and off the occasional building site) straight into recruitment. After…
New starter spotlight: Rhys Morris It’s exciting times this month as we welcome not one but two new faces to the team! First up is Rhys Morris. Before recruitment Rhys was a personal trainer focusing on helping people achieve their goals in the gym. Having left the barbells behind, he is now looking to help…
How to cultivate a positive culture when working remotely It’s a common misconception that businesses with distributed teams struggle to build culture. However, established companies like GitHub, Litmus and Zapier have succeeded, so what are they doing differently? In this blog we’re going to discuss tips on how to cultivate culture when your team is…
10 Tips for Devs & Dev Managers to effectively Work from home. With many working from home for the first time yesterday and today, we spoke to our Development community of regular remote workers to and compiled our top tips for both Developers and those who manage the development cycle to help you settle in,…
Should you continue to recruit during the coronavirus outbreak? British Airways recently announced that staff should expect job losses as the company prepares to ground hundreds of more flights amid the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis. In a message entitled The Survival of British Airways, chief executive Alex Cruz said, “We can no longer sustain our current…
International Women’s Week 2020: Reduce the Gender Gap in your Tech Team This week we’re celebrating International Women’s week, with the focus this year being on #EachforEqual. Women are doing incredible things in the tech and digital world, and the number of females taking up careers in these industries is continually on the rise. However,…
According to a recent study conducted by Buffer, 99% of people would like to work at least some of the time remotely for the rest of their careers. The main drivers for this perk include; having a flexible schedule, being able to work from any location, and spend time with family. But what’s in it…
On paper, the candidate looks cracking. They came across well over the phone too. They’ve even agreed to take time out of their day to come and meet with you. So why put in-demand candidates through hoops at the final stage of the hiring process? If an interviewee ticks all the boxes, then set them…
If you’re a hiring manager, the one thing on your mind this month should be… No, not Secret Santa or the Christmas do. It should be recruitment. Why? Read on to find out our top reasons why December is the perfect time to recruit. Less competition Retail and eCommerce aside, December is considered a quiet…
How to get the most out of your recruitment agency You and the recruiter you choose to partner with have a shared goal: to find the best person who’s going to stay put long-term and to find them quickly. This requires effort from both sides, so here are a few things you can do to…
Machine learning. Automation. Artificial intelligence. When it comes to innovative ways of acquiring talent, it’s challenging to have a conversation or read an article without at least one of these three buzzwords cropping up. But machines taking over the recruitment industry isn’t a new thing. The invention of the ATS and the job board was…
There are many reasons why, as a business, you might struggle recruiting and retaining talent. 37% of companies blame competing organisations in general. However, nearly a third (29%) of SMEs say their benefits packages put candidates off. When it comes to in-demand skillsets, a great benefits package can get a candidate over the line. In…
Why contingent recruitment has had its day Many hiring managers turn to contingent recruiters when a vacancy is high for their business. But is relying on people that are essentially working for free the best way to source potential employees? In this blog we’ll be discussing why contingent recruitment has had its day: The race…
Why flexible working is good for business A recent study reveals that 75% of UK employees consider flexible working as a favourable option when deciding on a new role and over 40% of employees would choose it over a pay rise. There are numerous articles and studies on how flexible working is beneficial to employees-…
Gig Economy: Why you need to move to a flexible workforce Over the past decade, the number of gig economy workers has increased by 25%, totalling at 4.7 million. 15% of workers in the UK are self-employed, and the sector is seen as one of the country’s biggest competitive advantages, contributing £275bn to the economy…
Why you should consider recruitment solutions to build your tech team There is a skills shortage in the tech sector. The war on tech talent continues. The UK skills gap is costing businesses billions. These are just a few of the statements which are being included in articles, blog posts and conferences when discussing the…
How we work with candidates According to a recent study, 86% of the most qualified candidates are already employed and not actively seeking a new job. This means companies don’t pick you anymore, you choose them. At Socium we understand that the majority of talent within the tech industry isn’t currently on the lookout for…
How to hire a data scientist Back in 2012, HBR dubbed data scientist “the sexiest job of the 21st century,” and the role has continuously secured a spot on LinkedIn’s emerging jobs list ever since. The field is more important for businesses than ever before, and companies who don’t incorporate it into their organisation are…
Be the difference – why recruitment is rewarding “You’re a recruitment company. All you must care about is your bottom line, that must be what drives you.” Wrong. It’s the reward, it’s about being able to make a difference. Bare with me while I use a tried and tested analogy to attempt to explain what…
5 jobs for 2030 | the future of work 85% of the jobs that today’s learners will be doing in 2030 have not yet been invented. Like the internet has done over the past few decades, emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning and cloud computing will become a part of our everyday working lives.…
10 things you need to let your recruiter know Your recruiter will play a key part in helping you to secure your ideal role. As well as presenting carefully selected job opportunities to you, they will speak with hiring managers on your behalf and advise you throughout the entire recruitment process. In order for you…
5 advantages to automation Machines are taking over our jobs. Supposedly. Machines now have the ability to identify certain cancers, review legal documents, manage investment portfolios and even dispose of bombs. So is it the end of the working week as we know it? Will we be left to do the jobs robots don’t want…
New Starter Spotlight: Sean Clayton It’s been an exciting couple of weeks at Socium as we welcomed Sean Clayton to the team. Sean understands the importance of offering quality service having worked for multinational retailer, Marks & Spencer since he was 16. During his time at M&S he progressed his way through the ranks and…
5 Tech Recruitment Trends to watch The final quarter of 2018 will soon be upon us and at Socium we wanted to take some time to review the emerging trends we have seen in the recruitment industry over the past year. Technology has no doubt had an impact in how we source candidates, but we’ve…
Socium Fuse – Personalised Partnered Approach. Here at Socium we have made several simple claims that we do good honest recruitment and aren’t trying to re-invent the wheel. We still stand by this but have attached our new FUSE engine to make these recruitment wheels turn quicker to deliver greater value to our clients. By…
How to develop an EVP to attract and retain tech talent A recent survey by US-based employer branding firm Universum, discovered that 84% of the world’s top 100 most-attractive employers have an employee value proposition (EVP). As the demand for top talent continues, having an EVP is becoming an increasingly popular way for companies to…
Interview checklist – how to secure your dream job [infographic] So, you’ve made the decision it’s time to make a career move. You’ve spent time on your CV, differentiating yourself from the crowd, and your phone has been ringing off the hook with hiring managers and recruiters all offering you your next ‘best career move.’…
Video interviewing: What you need to know With the race for tech talent fierce, it’s crucial for businesses to streamline their recruitment journey. Some forward-thinking businesses have been utilising video interviewing to screen potential candidates and beat their competition. Here are our top 5 reasons why you should add video interviewing to your recruitment process:…
5 future proof careers in Tech With the advancements in automation, AI and machine learning there is currently a lot of speculation about how these technologies will change, replace and redefine job roles. Jobs most at risk are, “on some level routine, repetitive and predictable,” however a recent study found that about 30% of tasks…
Socium – your recruitment partner It’s a very special day, today – we’re delighted to announce the launch of Socium Recruitment, a specialist digital recruitment consultancy operating across the north of England. Our approach With a name taken from the Latin for ‘partner’ – and good solid Northern roots – people are at the heart…
