Almost every software developer job description includes problem-solving as a core skill requirement, and for good reason. Building effective features and applications requires developers to use creativity and logical thought process to resolve a specific user issue. With strong problem-solvers on your team, you can expect to enhance productivity while…

Software development, and the tech industry as a whole, have traditionally been very male-dominated — in the UK, only 19% of the tech workforce is female. In the modern working world, where diversity and inclusion are key goals for many businesses, it’s a problem to be solved. At BlueOptima, we’re…

Digital transformation is an essential part of modern business. Companies need to implement new technologies into their processes, or they will struggle to stay competitive in today’s market. Despite the incredible importance of digital transformation, the 2020 McKinsey global survey of executives found that a staggering 70% of digital transformation…

Potential employees are now more informed, educated and purposeful about which company they would like to join. As a result, organisations need to find ways to stand out from their competitors. …

Biases are everywhere, and they dictate more than you might think: who your friends are, where you live, what you eat and who you hire. …

According to Gallup, mis-hires cost the US economy over 1 trillion dollars each year. But the cost of hiring the wrong employee goes far beyond money. It can break down team morale and, in the worst-case scenario, damage your brand. When we talk about mis-hires, we refer to new starters…

Today, technology is ingrained into most aspects of our lives. Everywhere you turn, someone is scrolling, clicking or tapping, taking advantage of the convenience offered by software. Because of this, the demand for software developers is soaring across the globe — and so are the costs of hiring them. In…

Today, technology is ingrained into most aspects of our lives. Everywhere you turn, someone is scrolling, clicking or tapping, taking advantage of the convenience offered by software. Because of this, the demand for software developers is soaring across the globe — and so are the costs of hiring them. In…

The demand for experienced software engineers is sky-rocketing. In an analysis conducted by Michael Page, ‘software engineer’ is the world’s most in-demand profession. While this fact may be music to budding software engineers’ ears, it brings little comfort to tech recruiters who are overwhelmed trying to fill open positions. And…