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Unfortunately, as the end of job keeper comes into play, it is the harsh reality that more job losses could be on the horizon off the back of the Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst on the one hand we are as busy as ever working with clients that are actively expanding their team, we know it is an incredi...
We are now in a time when video interviews are a preferred step in the interview process for most of our clients. Whilst the format is the same, it takes skill to know how to capture attention, be interactive and leave a lasting impression through your computer screen Here are some useful tips...
We’re in the business of helping people with their career aspirations and conducting their job search at Stopgap, and for most people, the hunt for new opportunities is something they will experience at least once a decade. The search for a new role can be exciting; with the potential of new opp...
With the job market seemingly on its way to recovery, leaders of organisations across Australia will be considering how to utilise learning and development to accelerate their workforce. The general consensus is that new skills and capabilities will underpin long-term sustainability and growth. A...
February is USually when the job market picks up for the New Year – which should be news to the ears of many candidates who’ve been out of work for a while. For many people, there may be some return to work dread – but for those who have been out of the workforce for a while, there are added stre...
Every cloud has a silver lining, and for many of our clients and candidates alike, this has been the ability to spend more time at home and less time commuting. But, as the economy begins to piece itself back together and staff members are asked to come back into the workplace, return to work dre...
For those who have seen the recent hit Netflix documentary, the Last Dance, NBA coach Phil Jackson will be a familiar name. Jackson coached the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships, working with some of the biggest stars in basketball history like Michael Jordan. Jackson once said, "The streng...
There is an 8 out of 10 chance that you are one of the poorest people in the world. However – we don’t mean poor in the sense of material wealth (although this is a pressing issue for many of us at the moment). We’re talking poor in the sense of time – you have a lot of things to do, and not a lo...
“Your employees are your companies greatest asset” is a quote that has been regurgitated many times by many people in many industries over time. For any business owner or manager, learning how to nurture and retain your best employees is a valuable skill. To put this in to context, replacing an ...
We all get stuck in a work rut from time to time, whether it's struggling to maintain work life boundaries now your working from home, trying to keep in touch with colleagues over Zoom or simply having trouble focusing. But there's good news - reinvigorating our days doesn't require a huge overha...