Clicks’ News

At Clicks, we think our Contractors are awesome. Every year we recognise our amazing IT professionals in our national Contractor of Year campaign. But it’s not just about what we think. That’s why in 2023, we asked our Contractors why they believe they deserve to be crowned Clicks Contractor of the Year! It was fantastic to…

Clicks has aligned with Foodbank, an incredible organisation committed to tackling food insecurity and ensuring meals reach those who need them the most. In 2023, we took a significant step forward by deciding to donate $20 for every new contractor placed into a role. In 2023, Clicks helped Foodbank provide 13,320 meals to those less…

Clicks is thrilled to have won the Excellence in Business Innovation category at the 2023 RCSA Awards! The win complements Clicks’ recent recognition also being named as finalist in the Industry Leader 2023 category of the awards. The award celebrates the continuing innovation and improvement within its recruitment-based operations. One of the key innovations that…

Clicks has partnered with the Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs program. This exciting initiative is designed to increase our state’s digital workforce in recognition of the ongoing demand for digital skills. Up to 5,000 mid-career Victorians will complete 12 weeks of industry-based training, followed by a work placement with organisations such as ANZ, Carsales, Zendesk, Siemens,…

INTRODUCING Clicks 2022 Contractor of the year, Ian Edmondstone. Ian was presented with his prize – a Samsung Portable Projector and Sennheiser Over-Ear Wireless Headphones – by our QLD Business Manager, Craig Favilla. Clicks contractors provide immense value to IT teams and projects across Australia. We are delighted to celebrate the excellent services they provide…

This year marks ten years since Clicks has been surveying our IT contractors about our Contractor Care service. We are delighted to celebrate this milestone with some of our best results. 97% shared they were more than satisfied with Clicks. 94% of those surveyed would recommend Clicks to a family or friend. Additionally, 8 out…

Clicks IT Recruitment ‘IT Employment Confidence Index’ report for Q4 2021 Since 2015, Clicks’ ‘IT Employment Confidence Index’ report has been measuring the confidence of IT Professionals. Each quarter, we survey employees and job seekers to obtain insights into current sentiments. We ask respondents to reveal how they are feeling about: the conditions of the…

Regional GMs step up to the roles of CEO and MD as current MD of twenty years steps down. Effective 1 January 2022, Ben Wood will end his 23 year tenure leading Clicks. Tamara Ryf, currently Clicks’ Regional General Manager for Victoria and ACT, has been promoted to the newly created role of Chief Executive…

Clicks was delighted to be named Specialist Recruitment Company of the Year at the Talint International Annual Recruitment Awards (TIARAs) last night. The TIARAs recognise leading recruitment and staffing organisations across the globe for excellence, innovation, and growth. In assessing Clicks’ winning submission, the judges praised our focus on quality and deep understanding of the tech sector leading to an…

Clicks has just been named finalist in two categories of the TALiNT International Annual Recruitment Awards (TIARAs). The TIARAs recognise excellence, innovation, and growth in the recruitment industry. We are thrilled to be shortlisted in the categories of Specialist Recruitment Company of the Year and the Back-Office Team of the Year. This recognition highlights the…

Here at Clicks IT Recruitment, we and our sister companies, HOBAN and INDEX Consultants, are passionate about fostering gender equality and gender diversity. Being a major player in the recruitment industry, we are proud to have the responsibility of using our voice to influence change in the workforce. As well as being the only recruiter…

Drumroll…the results are in! In place of our usual end of year celebrations, this year Clicks decided that a $10,000 donation to support those affected by COVID-19 would be a more fitting way to mark the end of the year. We asked our contractors and clients to vote for their preferred charity: Beyond Blue or…

INTRODUCING Clicks’ 2020-21 Contractor of the year, Andrew Richardson! Andrew was presented with his prize – a voucher for a stylish “Home Office Makeover” from Temple & Webster valued at $1,500 – by our NSW Practice Lead Aimee Senior. Contractors do great work and add value to projects, teams, organisations, and the workplace culture. We…

Wanting to increase your workforce’s diversity is an important goal shared by many organisations. Most start with gender diversity, as it is perceived, rightly or wrongly, as perhaps being more achievable than other forms of diversity. Regardless of the type of diversity however, the most important thing is to have the right mindset from the…

After 20 years in the industry, I’m not too proud to say that I know recruiting is one of people’s least favourite things. It often feels like a distraction from your core responsibilities, and something you need to do in addition to your ‘day job’. That’s partly true. Which is where we come in. I…

Earlier this week Clicks and Specialisterne put together a second collaborative event in Brisbane to highlight the value as well as the unique skills and capabilities that neurodiverse candidates have to offer. We gathered a room full of IT, Business and HR owners and senior leaders. Now before you go any further, if you think…

My mother always taught me that it’s rude to eavesdrop. But when you’re in an elevator hurtling up 35 floors whilst your fellow travellers are having a conversation, discretion is not always possible. Sorry mum. This is what I heard this in the elevator morning. Person 1: How are you? Person 2: *sigh* Things are…

The team at Clicks were beyond thrilled when we got the news! We are winners in this year’s Australian Business Awards, in the Service Excellence category. This is the second time our Contractor Care team has taken out this award, with the first time being in 2017. This year’s submission had a particular focus on…

Clicks IT Recruitment has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra, and is part of the Outsourcing Inc group of companies, with INDEX Consultants. As the Beddison Group is such a large organisation, we use a high volume of hardware and in order to operate effectively, we are required to regularly update this technology. With…

As the only member of my family to be born in Australia of British and German parentage, I sort of get the ‘Christmas in July’ movement. Whilst us kids were counting down the days until we could break out the Slip ‘n Slide and annual box of Paddle Pops, mum and dad were quietly wistful…

The 2019 TechDiversity awards are now open, and Clicks is proud to be the diamond sponsor for a second year. Founded in 2015, the awards recognise organisations that raise awareness and create change through diversity initiatives across technology programs. We would love your organisation to submit a nomination. Often when working on diversity programs, we…

Have you been to one of my gender diversity workshops yet? If you live in Brisbane, for the first time you might have been able to answer yes. I was delighted to have delivered my first public session in the Sunshine State this week, and connect with some great IT leaders who share Clicks’ views…

ANZAC Day, 25th April, a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates those who have served, contributed and suffered in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. At dawn on 25 April 1915 a contingent of Australian and New Zealand Soldiers (ANZAC) landed on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula and it was planned…

Today is International Women’s Day. No doubt you will have seen lots about this all over social media already. What’s interesting is how long International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for. My first real encounter with it was in 2011, when I was asked to create an event. Prior to that I’m embarrassed to admit…

The key metrics from this quarter’s IT Employment Confidence Index illustrate solid levels of employee confidence despite uncertain economic conditions. 61% of respondents to our survey are feeling confident about their ability to secure a new job, and 62% feel positive about their overall employment prospects. The latest quarterly survey of Clicks’ Australian IT workforce…

As the weather heats up, many of us are looking into our crowded wardrobes and trying to get motivated to create some space. Well, now we have the perfect reason to do so! Wear for Success (www.wearforsuccess.org.au) is an organisation dedicated to helping individuals realise their potential and helping them look the part on their employment…

Clicks has just released the results of its latest quarterly IT Employment Confidence Index. The results were gathered over the Jan-March quarter of 2018, from over 300 Australian IT employers and professionals. The metrics in this quarter’s Index point to a narrative of sustained optimism across the market. Optimism about employers is especially in evidence,…

This week I want to focus on an upcoming event in Melbourne that has profoundly impacted my year. About this time last year, my boss, Clicks’ Managing Director, Ben Wood and his wife attended the #TechDiversity Awards + Gala Dinner. Ben came to work on the Monday and said to me, “I went to this…

At Clicks, we have an Associate Recruitment Consultant program that brings on board high achievers from outside the industry. Once they’re at Clicks, we show them the ropes and give them the chance to forge a successful career in recruitment. Hear from Sean Hetherington, a recent member of the program who is off to a…

Each year the team at Clicks comes together to review the year that was, and set goals for the year ahead. We also do some team building, and the day is topped off by a black tie awards dinner at a different Melbourne location each year. It’s a tradition that’s been running for almost twenty…

Clicks has just released the results of its latest quarterly IT Employment Confidence Index. The results were gathered from nearly 400 Australian IT employers and professionals over the April-June quarter of 2018. The key metrics from this quarter’s Index illustrate a stable job market with record levels of employee confidence. 42% of IT professionals are…

For the 13th consecutive Client Satisfaction Survey, over 90% of Clicks’ clients have said they are confident in our ability to meet their recruitment requirements and expectations. This figure has not fallen below 90% in the six years that we’ve conducted our bi-annual survey. Similarly, over 90% of our clients told us that they were…