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…