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Clicks IT Recruitment is pleased to provide you with the latest analysis of the state of the Australian IT staffing market – the 2017 Recruitment and Retention Report. The report provides insight into hiring intentions, IT spending in both corporate and government sectors, and current IT hiring trends. We have also included a commentary to help you better understand how these factors have changed over the past 12 months.

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IT Recruitment and Retention Report

For over 10 years Clicks has been conducting critical research into key issues affecting the recruitment and retention of IT professionals.
Each year we survey over 500 leading Australian employers about market conditions, business confidence, hiring intentions, emerging technologies and more, and produce a range of easy-to-read reports for employers.

IT Workforce Insights

Our primary purpose is to provide data to organisations that recruit IT staff, so that they better understand the mindset of the IT job seeker and ensure their employment offer is aligned to the market’s needs. This report provides information that can be used to support your retention plans as well as your recruitment strategies.

IT Employment Confidence Index

Clicks IT Recruitment conducts a quarterly survey of IT professionals to produce this Index. We ask about critical social and economic indicators that are measured around the world by leading institutions to inform business decisions.

Salary Surveys

Clicks produces regular salary reports for specific skill sets, sectors and regions within Australia. Our salary data is based on actual rates / salaries being paid by employers, so is of the highest integrity. Clicks’ salary data assists employers in attracting the best talent via their knowledge of current market rates, and assists job seekers in achieving true market value for their skill set.

Market Reports

Title	Description	Topic	Year
Q2 2018 ITECI	The metrics in this quarter’s Index point to a narrative of sustained optimism, confidence about employers and the job market. This is indicative of an ideal environment for businesses to introduce major programs of work that require stability and consistency over an extended period. This is typically structured as a strong permanent workforce that is augmented by specialist contractors, who support the delivery of these critical projects as required. Clicks maintains talent pools of senior technical practitioners with portfolios of significant federal and enterprise initiatives from a range of industries.	IT Job Market	Q2 2018
2017 IT Recruitment and Retention Report	Clicks IT Recruitment is pleased to provide you with the latest analysis of the state of the Australian IT staffing market – the 2017 Recruitment and Retention Report. The report provides insight into hiring intentions, IT spending in both corporate and government sectors, and current IT hiring trends. We have also included a commentary to help you better understand how these factors have changed over the past 12 months.	Recruitment	2017
Q1 2018 ITECI	It appears that we are in the midst of a bull run in the IT employment market, with a third straight quarter of rising levels of optimism and confidence amongst IT professionals. This is further confirmed by a strong economic forecast for both Australia and global markets in 2018. Whilst the high levels of confidence are generally positive, it’s important for employers to ensure that they are being competitive in their hiring practices in order to attract great IT talent.	IT Job Market	Q1 2018
Q4 2017 ITECI	Last quarter we suggested the start of a sustained period of optimism in the IT employment market; this quarter’s respondents have continued this sentiment. The number of respondents feeling positive about current Australian economic conditions has reached the highest since we commenced this Index in Q1 2015. There’s been an increase in the number of people who are open to an opportunity if approached, further strengthening the importance of employers ensuring they demonstrate their appreciation of staff and remaining competitive in the market in order to retain their skilled workforce.	IT Job Market	Q4 2017
Q3 2017 ITECI	Last quarter we observed a noticeable shift in the IT employment market. An increased number of respondents indicated that there were plenty of jobs in the market, and that they felt positive about their own employment prospects. This quarter, responses remained largely the same, suggesting the start of sustained period of optimism in the IT employment market. As IT staff continue to weigh their options, it is important for hiring managers to ensure that they remain competitive with strong employment offers.	IT Job Market	Q3 2017
2017-18 IT Workforce Insights Report	We have produced our tenth IT Workforce Insights Report, from over 400 individual responses from job seekers to our survey in July 2017. This complements our annual IT Recruitment and Retention Report. Our primary purpose is to provide workforce insights to organisations who recruit IT staff, so that they better understand the mindset of the IT job seeker and ensure their employment offer is aligned to the market’s needs.	Job Seeking	2017-18
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2016	This year's report shows continued improvement in the economic outlook, with more organisations optimistic about sales growth in the coming year.	Recruitment	2016
IT Job Seekers Report 2016	The results of this year’s survey demonstrate a definite strengthening in the employment market for IT professionals.	Job Seeking	2016
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2015 - Mid Year Update	The results confirm a steady strengthening in demand for IT resources, especially contractors. There has been a stronger intent in the Public Sector to enhance services which, has translated into fresh programs of IT work.	Recruitment	2015
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2015	A steady improvement in economic conditions with more organisations optimistic about sales growth in the coming year.	Recruitment	2015
IT Job Seekers Report 2014	Career path is the main factor influencing job applications, job satisfaction and has increasingly become a factor that would make people stay with their employer for life.	Job Seeking	2015
IT Job Seekers Report 2013	The candidate market is undergoing changes. Before, job seekers were either looking or not looking. However, today most candidates may not be looking and take the first move, but they are ready to move.	Job Seeking	2013
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2014	This year’s report shows that a continued steady increase in demand is expected during 2015.	Recruitment	2014
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2013 (update)	As foreshadowed in our 2013 Recruitment and Retention Report, there has been a slow but noticeable increase in hiring intentions.	Recruitment	2013
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2013	Demand for IT staff and services remains subdued, but there is strong indication that the cycle has bottomed and that demand will improve through 2013.	Recruitment	2013
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2012	The economic difficulties that became increasingly apparent during 2011 are reflected in this year’s responses.	Recruitment	2012
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2012 (Update)	With hiring demand steadily falling over the past 18 months, conditions are similar now to those experienced in the aftermath of the GFC.	Recruitment	2012
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2011	Findings indicate that it will become increasingly challenging for organisations to find the right IT people at the time they are required.	Recruitment	2011
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2011 (Update)	Competition for staff remains high with increasing pressure on IT contractor rates.	Recruitment	2011
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2010	Confidence will return to the market in early 2010 as quickly as it fell away in late 2008/early 2009.	Recruitment	2010
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2009	Significant changes in the employment market show IT departments are responding by reducing expenditure.	Recruitment	2009
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2009 (Update)	The tables have turned with respondents expecting sales to grow rather than decline over the next 12 months.	Recruitment	2009
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2008	A positive business environment with strong demand for IT staff is likely to continue in 2008.	Recruitment	2008
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2007	A positive business environment for 2007 with 62% of organisations expecting an increase in sales turnover.	Recruitment	2007
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2006	The overall business environment is positive, and salary increases for IT staff are set to average between 3.5% and 4%.	Recruitment	2006
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2005	The overall business environment is positive with almost three quarters of organisations expecting to increase sales over the coming year.	Recruitment	2005
IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2004	A positive outlook in 2004 with organisations predicting an increase in IT budgets and an increase in staff numbers.	Recruitment	2004
Job Seekers Climate Report 2012	With the proliferation of online profiles and internet search, IT workers have never been so continuously close to the job market.	Job Seeking	2012
Job Seekers Climate Report 2011	Job seekers have become more confident; the importance of salary has risen above the importance of job security.	Job Seeking	2011
Job Seekers Climate Report 2010	A stronger economy and employment market has resulted in more confidence and choice amongst job seekers.	Job Seeking	2010
Job Seekers Climate Report 2009	Candidates who are not active job seekers are more likely to pursue a job opportunity that a recruiter approaches them about, compared to 12 months ago.	Job Seeking	2009
Job Seekers Climate Report 2008	CVs nowadays are a living document, with nearly half of respondents reporting they update their resume at least every 6 months.	Job Seeking	2008

Title	Q2 2018 ITECI
Description	The metrics in this quarter’s Index point to a narrative of sustained optimism, confidence about employers and the job market. This is indicative of an ideal environment for businesses to introduce major programs of work that require stability and consistency over an extended period. This is typically structured as a strong permanent workforce that is augmented by specialist contractors, who support the delivery of these critical projects as required. Clicks maintains talent pools of senior technical practitioners with portfolios of significant federal and enterprise initiatives from a range of industries.
Topic	IT Job Market
Year	Q2 2018
Title	2017 IT Recruitment and Retention Report
Description	Clicks IT Recruitment is pleased to provide you with the latest analysis of the state of the Australian IT staffing market – the 2017 Recruitment and Retention Report. The report provides insight into hiring intentions, IT spending in both corporate and government sectors, and current IT hiring trends. We have also included a commentary to help you better understand how these factors have changed over the past 12 months.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2017
Title	Q1 2018 ITECI
Description	It appears that we are in the midst of a bull run in the IT employment market, with a third straight quarter of rising levels of optimism and confidence amongst IT professionals. This is further confirmed by a strong economic forecast for both Australia and global markets in 2018. Whilst the high levels of confidence are generally positive, it’s important for employers to ensure that they are being competitive in their hiring practices in order to attract great IT talent.
Topic	IT Job Market
Year	Q1 2018
Title	Q4 2017 ITECI
Description	Last quarter we suggested the start of a sustained period of optimism in the IT employment market; this quarter’s respondents have continued this sentiment. The number of respondents feeling positive about current Australian economic conditions has reached the highest since we commenced this Index in Q1 2015. There’s been an increase in the number of people who are open to an opportunity if approached, further strengthening the importance of employers ensuring they demonstrate their appreciation of staff and remaining competitive in the market in order to retain their skilled workforce.
Topic	IT Job Market
Year	Q4 2017
Title	Q3 2017 ITECI
Description	Last quarter we observed a noticeable shift in the IT employment market. An increased number of respondents indicated that there were plenty of jobs in the market, and that they felt positive about their own employment prospects. This quarter, responses remained largely the same, suggesting the start of sustained period of optimism in the IT employment market. As IT staff continue to weigh their options, it is important for hiring managers to ensure that they remain competitive with strong employment offers.
Topic	IT Job Market
Year	Q3 2017
Title	2017-18 IT Workforce Insights Report
Description	We have produced our tenth IT Workforce Insights Report, from over 400 individual responses from job seekers to our survey in July 2017. This complements our annual IT Recruitment and Retention Report. Our primary purpose is to provide workforce insights to organisations who recruit IT staff, so that they better understand the mindset of the IT job seeker and ensure their employment offer is aligned to the market’s needs.
Topic	Job Seeking
Year	2017-18
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2016
Description	This year's report shows continued improvement in the economic outlook, with more organisations optimistic about sales growth in the coming year.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2016
Title	IT Job Seekers Report 2016
Description	The results of this year’s survey demonstrate a definite strengthening in the employment market for IT professionals.
Topic	Job Seeking
Year	2016
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2015 - Mid Year Update
Description	The results confirm a steady strengthening in demand for IT resources, especially contractors. There has been a stronger intent in the Public Sector to enhance services which, has translated into fresh programs of IT work.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2015
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2015
Description	A steady improvement in economic conditions with more organisations optimistic about sales growth in the coming year.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2015
Title	IT Job Seekers Report 2014
Description	Career path is the main factor influencing job applications, job satisfaction and has increasingly become a factor that would make people stay with their employer for life.
Topic	Job Seeking
Year	2015
Title	IT Job Seekers Report 2013
Description	The candidate market is undergoing changes. Before, job seekers were either looking or not looking. However, today most candidates may not be looking and take the first move, but they are ready to move.
Topic	Job Seeking
Year	2013
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2014
Description	This year’s report shows that a continued steady increase in demand is expected during 2015.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2014
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2013 (update)
Description	As foreshadowed in our 2013 Recruitment and Retention Report, there has been a slow but noticeable increase in hiring intentions.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2013
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2013
Description	Demand for IT staff and services remains subdued, but there is strong indication that the cycle has bottomed and that demand will improve through 2013.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2013
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2012
Description	The economic difficulties that became increasingly apparent during 2011 are reflected in this year’s responses.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2012
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2012 (Update)
Description	With hiring demand steadily falling over the past 18 months, conditions are similar now to those experienced in the aftermath of the GFC.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2012
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2011
Description	Findings indicate that it will become increasingly challenging for organisations to find the right IT people at the time they are required.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2011
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2011 (Update)
Description	Competition for staff remains high with increasing pressure on IT contractor rates.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2011
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2010
Description	Confidence will return to the market in early 2010 as quickly as it fell away in late 2008/early 2009.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2010
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2009
Description	Significant changes in the employment market show IT departments are responding by reducing expenditure.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2009
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2009 (Update)
Description	The tables have turned with respondents expecting sales to grow rather than decline over the next 12 months.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2009
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2008
Description	A positive business environment with strong demand for IT staff is likely to continue in 2008.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2008
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2007
Description	A positive business environment for 2007 with 62% of organisations expecting an increase in sales turnover.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2007
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2006
Description	The overall business environment is positive, and salary increases for IT staff are set to average between 3.5% and 4%.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2006
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2005
Description	The overall business environment is positive with almost three quarters of organisations expecting to increase sales over the coming year.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2005
Title	IT Recruitment & Retention Report 2004
Description	A positive outlook in 2004 with organisations predicting an increase in IT budgets and an increase in staff numbers.
Topic	Recruitment
Year	2004
Title	Job Seekers Climate Report 2012
Description	With the proliferation of online profiles and internet search, IT workers have never been so continuously close to the job market.
Topic	Job Seeking
Year	2012
Title	Job Seekers Climate Report 2011
Description	Job seekers have become more confident; the importance of salary has risen above the importance of job security.
Topic	Job Seeking
Year	2011
Title	Job Seekers Climate Report 2010
Description	A stronger economy and employment market has resulted in more confidence and choice amongst job seekers.
Topic	Job Seeking
Year	2010
Title	Job Seekers Climate Report 2009
Description	Candidates who are not active job seekers are more likely to pursue a job opportunity that a recruiter approaches them about, compared to 12 months ago.
Topic	Job Seeking
Year	2009
Title	Job Seekers Climate Report 2008
Description	CVs nowadays are a living document, with nearly half of respondents reporting they update their resume at least every 6 months.
Topic	Job Seeking
Year	2008

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