Industry insights from Acuity.

Fifteen working weeks until the December break, and closer to eight of real contribution once you've onboarded them. Here is what still works, and the decisions that...

Most workforce plans are built on three internal inputs and tested for the first time when the job advert goes live. That is an expensive way to...

A five-day office mandate could cost an employee approximately R45 000 a year in commuting expenses. We unpack the financial and time implications, and what they mean...

Many AI initiatives lose momentum because organisations start with hiring before understanding what’s missing. Use Acuity’s practical framework and free audit to assess your AI capability gaps...

Technology is becoming easier to buy. Building AI capability remains the challenge. Learn how leaders can close the gap between strategy and execution....

Before accepting a senior leadership role, understand how decision-making authority, organisational culture and leadership style can impact your success....

AI engineering is one of the fastest-growing careers in technology. Discover the AI skills employers are hiring for and what it means for software developers in 2026....

Large corporates offer stability and scale, but can quietly limit software developer growth, adaptability and career progression over time....

Your hiring process may be the very reason you’re struggling to fill critical roles. It’s been six months. Countless agencies have tried (and failed) to find the...

Salary expectations influence application decisions, candidate experience and hiring success. Discover why salary transparency matters....

Candidate experience plays a critical role in attracting top talent. Learn how first impressions, engagement and communication improve hiring outcomes....

A successful career move is about more than salary. Learn how to assess employers, company culture and career progression before accepting a new opportunity....

AI skills, critical thinking and adaptability are becoming essential for career success. Discover why employers increasingly value AI literacy....

Discover why strong recruitment partnerships require more than relationships, and how clear processes, accountability and trust drive better hiring outcomes....

When career growth is the reason to change jobs Career growth is one of the few genuinely good reasons to change jobs. Here’s the truth: if you...

Why interviewing software engineers is different A software engineer interview is very different from interviewing candidates for most other roles. When people think about job interviews, they...

Hire tech talent successfully and you’ll create a competitive advantage for your business. Get it wrong, and critical projects, product launches and growth plans can quickly stall....

Salary benchmarking plays a critical role in attracting and retaining top talent, yet it’s often one of the first things businesses overlook when trying to control hiring...