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…
