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Whilst we face challenging and uncertain times, the coming weeks and months of remote working will be a good opportunity for business leaders and managers to help transition a strong office culture to a strong work from home culture. Although we won’t be in the office for the foreseeable future –...

Not knowing what the future holds is a very scary prospect and right now we are all trying to second-guess what's around the corner. I know there must be many, many people extremely worried about job security and the financial implications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) for them, their colleagues and ...

With the spread of the COVID-19, the advice given to businesses across Australia is for employees to work from home where possible. We would expect to some extent, the majority of Australians will be following these guidelines in the coming days. Luckily, the team at Stopgap frequently work remot...

At Stopgap, flexible working is one of the most frequent conversations our consultants have with candidates whilst searching for a new job. As 84% of candidates would choose a role that offers a flexible working arrangement over one that doesn't - it can be considered as a deal-breaker. For clien...

A recent article in ABC News suggested that redundancies and job insecurities are increasing in Australia. It's not always a bad idea to stay on your toes if you feel like your role doesn't have the longevity it once did. There are often many reasons you may feel that your job is no longer secure...

Bill Gates, the founder of 'Microsoft' and the Chairman of the 'Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation' has a staggering net worth of $110 billion. He also frequently recommends a number of books, as ‘must reads’ on his blog, https://www.gatesnotes.com/. He has suggested over 180 books during the time h...

Marketing, content and sales roles to see a 44% increase by 2022 Social media jobs are set to be among the most in-demand positions as the new economy gives marketing roles a boost. That’s according to the World Economic Forum, which has released its Jobs of Tomorrow: Mapping Opportunity in the N...

Wunderman Thompson Intelligence’s emerging consumer behaviour predictions for 2020 An arm of Stopgap’s client Wunderman Thompson has composed a ‘future 100’ report to prepare readers for the emerging consumer behaviour for 2020. Emma Chiu, Global Director of Wunderman Thompson Intelligence, says ...

Congratulations! You have made it through the application process, the interview minefield and have now received an offer! Relief is just about to kick in and then you realize that the daunting task of negotiating your salary is next on the list. Talking money and remuneration packages can often ...

Absenteeism - the practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason. According to a survey by the BBC, findings show that 40% of adults are prepared to take a day off sick simply because they want a day off work. The results also found that 30% of those asked would fake a...