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The Greatest Gift of All This Christmas

As we round out the year, we’re all getting ready to kick back and enjoy our well-deserved break. However, as we celebrate, we also need to remember the true meaning of Christmas, ‘giving’, by helping those in need within our communities. Often overlooked during the holiday period, access to blood becomes increasingly sparse. And unfortunately,…

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How Great Are Pets?!

Not only do pets make us happy and give us something to look forward to, they can also help to promote stability, provide companionship and reduce stress. In this week’s Wellness Matters, we explored some of the mental health benefits our pets give us every day. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to show off…

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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…

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November 6, 2022

Getting Back to Nature

Being in nature can have a number of benefits for your physical and mental health, including reducing stress and increasing happiness. As we head into the warmer Australian months, consider setting aside some time to get outdoors. Your mind and body will thank you! In this week’s Wellness Matters, we’ve explored some positives that are…

November 3, 2022

Clicks IT Recruitment ‘IT Employment Confidence Index’ report for Q2 2022

Since 2015, Clicks’ ‘IT Employment Confidence Index’ report has been measuring the confidence of IT professionals. We survey employees and job seekers each quarter to obtain insights into current sentiments. We ask respondents to reveal how they are feeling about: The conditions of the Australian economy and IT job market. Their job search intentions. Confidence…

October 26, 2022

The Best Way to Ask for a Professional Work Reference

Reference checks are a standard part of the hiring process. Potential employers typically request referee details after interviews. But sometimes, you are asked to supply references upfront as part of your job application. Ask early It is a good idea to contact your referees as soon as you start thinking about looking for a new…

October 26, 2022

Clicks’ 2022-23 IT Workforce Insights Report

IT Professionals Want Better Work-Life Balance Clicks IT Recruitment has been surveying IT professionals across Australia for over a decade. Our IT Workforce Insights Report taps into the mindset of IT employees and job seekers to support companies develop data-driven recruitment and retention strategies. The theme for last years’ IT Workforce Insights report was show…

October 17, 2022

How to Conduct Stay Interviews to Improve your Staff Retention Rates

If you’ve ever wondered what makes your staff happy or why they choose to stay – you don’t need a crystal ball. You just need to ask. After all, if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Conducting stay interviews is a great way to understand what motivates your team members to remain in their roles…

October 4, 2022

How to Improve the Quality of the Applications You Receive

Making the right hiring decisions is vital to the success of any organisation. You increase your chances of getting it right by starting with a strong pool of candidates. But how do you increase the quality of your job applications you receive? Here are three simple things you can do! 1. Create Compelling Job Ads…

 

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