The social fabric of organisations need to be ready for 2025 when Gen Z will make up one quarter of the global workforce.Gen Z (born 1995-2009) are entering the workforce in growing numbers. These digital natives are calling for a return to the office for social connection and purpose. So how can...

​Talent shortages are calling employers to reconsider traditional job requirements, such as a relevant university degree. What does this mean for candidates and employers?In Australia, fewer young people are engaged in full-time study and those not engaged in any study has increased too (ABS). Th...

​The resistance to hiring older candidates misses a huge opportunity to learn from diverse experiences and a wealth of industry knowledge.It's also an opportunity to understand the minds of baby boomers who hold 70% of the Australia's buying power but are only targeted in 10% of ads. Quite an obv...

With borders open between Australia and the UK, more and more agencies are ready to hire incoming talent. Here's what you can expect for your job search if you're moving.It's no lie, adland has been hit hard in both Australia and the UK as candidates move client side in search for more flexibilit...

When I think of career coaching, the rigour and discipline of professional sport comes to mind. Should we train to prepare for peak performance just as much as athletes? What are we doing to recover from strenuous work days? How do we cope with injuries and losses? Both sports and career coaches ...

Small businesses are the Australian economy’s bread and butter. The new year will see a reset for organisations, more autonomy for employees and demand for marketing and advertising roles.   Resignation or Reset? Changes to the marketing and advertising industries are on the way. Even th...

Top retailers boost holiday cheer with catchy tunes and magical Christmas scenes.    The Christmas spirit is helping us connect and find some joy after a tumultuous year. According to the ABC, Christmas cheer is good for the soul and to create a sense of connectedness. This year’s advertise...

If 2020 was the year of adapting to remote work, 2021 is the year of a shift in the landscape of global recruitment. Naturally, hiring for leadership and executive roles places immense pressure on companies and their owners – as it’s not just about finding someone to plug a gap, but someone to le...

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 incr...

  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 us...

The Undercover Recruiter recently asked experts in the recruitment industry about the secrets of getting hired and they shared some pieces of wisdom on how to get a recruiter to notice you. Jo Cresswell – Corporate Communications Manager at Glassdoor “When initially getting in touch with a ...

Working remotely means to some extent a degree of physical distance from your colleagues and managers, and this requires some getting used to.  There are some obvious working from home benefits, such as being able to fit in a mid-day run and spending more time with your pets. However, these be...

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 wor...

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 D...

Marketing is all about strategy — or is it? To find out, the August 2019 CMO Survey asked Marketing leaders: “How much time do you spend managing the present versus preparing for the future of marketing in your company?” Overall, 341 leaders responded by reporting they spend 68.5% of their time “...

Stopgap has worked with Jilly for over a year having placed her in two roles with valued clients both in events management roles. Stopgap are delighted to have recently place Jilly Clark at the National Trust as their Marketing & Events Coordinator. In the course of her role, Jilly recently ma...

Keeping up with the constantly changing digital landscape is a challenge for marketers. Most know that developing custom content is crucial for success, but even the most seasoned marketing professionals are learning all the time. That’s why we always put the Content Marketing World conference...

Operating in a post-crash market, the financial services industry has undergone huge change in recent years. Stricter regulations, higher consumer expectations, and disruptive business models now shape the industry. But these 21st century problems are no match for an industry still heavily relian...