Clicks IT Recruitment, one of Australia’s leading specialist IT recruitment firms, is proud to announce it has won the category of
Employer of Chouice (1-99 Employees)] at the 2022 Australian HR Awards, recognising outstanding performance in employee engagement, workplace culture, and industry leadership.
This latest accolade builds on Clicks’ success as the previous winner of Specialist Recruitment Company of the Year, and further cements its position as an employer of choice within the recruitment and technology sectors.
“We are incredibly honoured to receive this award,” said Tamara Ryf, CEO of Clicks IT Recruitment. “This recognition reflects the culture we’ve carefully built over decades—one where people feel valued, empowered and supported to grow.”
A Workplace Where People Stay—and Want to Join
At a time of fierce competition for talent, Clicks has achieved exceptional results in employee attraction, retention and engagement. The company’s 2022 Employee Engagement Survey recorded a 92% favourable score, with 100% of employees understanding how their work contributes to Clicks’ vision of being Australia’s favourite IT recruiter.
Clicks also reported:
- 0% staff turnover in Q1 2022
- 40% of employees with 5+ years of tenure
- 22% headcount growth in just six months
- 97% of staff would recommend Clicks as a great place to work
- 94% are proud to work for Clicks
These scores place Clicks ahead of national benchmarks in 52 out of 53 engagement metrics, underscoring the success of its people-first culture.
Driving Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Clicks has created a truly inclusive and diverse workplace:
- 61% of its workforce and 57% of leadership are women
- Employees represent 15 cultural heritages
- Nearly one-third of the team is aged over 45
- 5% identify as living with a disability
Initiatives like the Wellness Team, monthly wellbeing leave, a $250 annual wellness allowance, and Clicks’ innovative “Adulting” flexible work model provide meaningful support for staff mental health, lifestyle balance, and personal growth.
Growing Leaders from Within
Career development is at the heart of Clicks’ strategy:
- 93% of leaders were promoted internally—including the CEO and Managing Director
- 10% of all employees received a promotion last year
- Nearly every employee with over a year of tenure has advanced at least once
Following an 18-month leadership transition plan, the appointment of Clicks’ new CEO and MD was met with seamless execution and overwhelming staff support. Just five weeks after the leadership change, Clicks recorded its highest-ever employee engagement score, alongside 0% turnover.