How to Ask Your Boss for Mental Health Leave
Feeling stressed or burnt out? It’s not surprising when we consider the ongoing global pandemic, continued skills shortages across many industries, rising costs of living, and looming prospect of a recession. It’s like a pressure cooker, and the strain spills into workplaces. A global workplace report shows employee wellbeing has stalled since COVID-19 began, and…
Permanent vs. Contract Jobs – Which are Better?
Are you tossing up between a contract engagement and a permanent job? The reality is that there are pros and cons to both options. So, if you are wondering if the grass is greener on the other side, we’re here to tell you it’s a matter of perspective. What may look fluoro-green and wonderful to…
How to Write a Resignation Letter
Resignation Letter Template Provided – Australia 2022 Whilst it may sound old-fashioned in this day and age, if you are leaving a job you do still need to provide your employer with a signed letter of resignation. So, here’s how you do it. A resignation letter should be positive and professional. After all, it’s a…
Reasons to go Permanent
Clicks places a lot of IT professionals into contracts and permanent roles each year. If you are considering the transition from contracting, here are some reasons you may want to take up a permanent job. 1. Job security The IT market goes up and down. A permanent role is more likely to ensure that you…
Reasons to go Contract
If you’re considering contracting or want to learn more, we’re here to help. For those unfamiliar with contract work, it is project-based or time-critical work delivered over a set period, varying anywhere from two weeks to 12 months or longer. While contractors often work on projects, companies hire them for their specialist skills to cover…
How to Resign From a Job Professionally
You’ve decided to resign. What now? How do you navigate your exit to ensure you leave on a positive note? The key is to remain positive and professional to avoid burning any bridges. This will support your career in the long run. To help you exit well, take a look at these simple steps you…
Should You Accept a Counter Offer After You’ve Resigned?
You’ve found a new job and need to resign …be prepared, you may get a counter-offer! A counter-offer is an attempt by your current company to persuade you to stay. This may consist of a pay rise, a promotion, a change in title or job description, or a combination of these factors. Or even just a…
3 Ways to Contract
One of the key advantages of contracting is choice. As a Clicks contractor you have three different contracting options to choose from: Contracting as a PAYG Contractor Contracting as a Pty Ltd Company Contracting through a Management Company Which Option? In choosing the right option for you, be sure to consider your personal and financial circumstances carefully…