Salary Ranges vs. Flexibility: What candidates and employers should know

The salary is one of the first things candidates look for in a job ad, but it’s also one of the trickiest parts of the hiring process. Should companies always include a salary range? And when they do, should candidates take that number as fixed or flexible? At Acuity Consultants, we almost always include salary […]

The three pillars of recruitment: horses, unicorns & ice cream cones

If you’re looking to hire someone in the tech space, but don’t have deep pockets, you can still get it done with next-to-no hassle. The trick is working within realistic parameters. All recruitment processes revolve around 3 factors: money, skills, and location. Typically, only two of these three will be achievable. For example, if you […]

Pay now or pay later: The real cost of hiring below market rate

On paper, offering below-market salaries can seem like a smart way to reduce hiring costs. In reality, however, underpaying candidates often leads to higher expenses and greater challenges down the line. Recently, a client was searching for a Team Lead in Private Equity, a role that required both leadership experience and niche technical expertise. After […]