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…

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 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…