The marketing recruitment landscape is evolving faster than ever, and as we settle into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the lessons learned and look ahead to what’s next.

In this special episode of Stopgap Talks, Claire Owen (Owner & Founder of Stopgap) and Rowan Lawrence (Director of People & Values) share their insights on the biggest challenges and opportunities in marketing recruitment today.

🌟 What’s in store?

• The key hiring trends shaping marketing roles in 2025
• How AI is changing recruitment—and why the human touch still matters
• The skills marketing professionals need to stay ahead
• Practical advice for hiring managers looking to build top-performing teams

The themes shared in this episode are more relevant than ever as we move forward into the year. Whether you’re a job seeker or a hiring manager, this conversation will help you navigate the shifting landscape of marketing recruitment in 2025.

Connect with the speakers:

• Claire Owen: LinkedIn
• Rowan Lawrence: LinkedIn

For more insights on marketing recruitment, visit Stopgap.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are more than just buzzwords—they are essential for building stronger, more innovative, and more successful workplaces. But how can businesses truly integrate DEI into their hiring processes?

In this episode of Stopgap Talks, Rowan Lawrence and Amanda McCarthy explore why DEI should be a priority in recruitment and how companies can take practical steps to ensure an inclusive hiring process. They discuss everything from writing unbiased job descriptions to creating an interview experience that welcomes diverse candidates.

Expect real insights, actionable strategies, and eye-opening stats—like how 76% of job seekers consider diversity a key factor when choosing a job (LinkedIn Talent Trends 2023).

Tune in now for expert advice on fostering inclusivity from recruitment to onboarding!

Connect with the speakers:

• Rowan Lawrence: LinkedIn
• Amanda McCarthy: LinkedIn

For more resources on inclusive hiring, visit Stopgap.

#StopgapTalks #DiversityInHiring #InclusiveRecruitment #DEI #WorkplaceInclusion

The world of work has transformed dramatically in recent years, and few industries have felt this shift more acutely than marketing, digital, and creative sectors. Remote work is no longer a temporary solution—it’s a permanent fixture reshaping how professionals collaborate, innovate, and thrive.

To explore how remote work is evolving, Stopgap Talks brings you an insightful conversation featuring our Principal Consultant Lara Fisher Jones and Senior Consultant John Hunt. In this episode, Lara and John dive into the opportunities and challenges that remote work presents for professionals and businesses in these dynamic fields.

Whether you’re navigating remote work as a professional or adapting your hiring strategies as a business, this episode offers actionable insights to stay ahead in a rapidly changing work environment. The discussion reflects on lessons learned so far and anticipates what’s next for the future of work in these creative industries.

Contact the Speakers -

Have questions or want to connect? Reach out to our speakers:

• Lara Fisher Jones: LinkedIn
• John Hunt: LinkedIn

In today’s competitive job market, a positive candidate experience can make all the difference. From the job description to the onboarding process, each step of the hiring journey shapes how candidates perceive your brand. But what does it take to truly engage and impress candidates throughout the recruitment process?

To answer that question, our latest Stopgap Talks episode brings together Kate Boston, Lead Consultant, and Christelle Lycett, Senior Resourcer, to share their best practices and real-world examples for building a memorable candidate experience. This episode is a must-listen for employers who want to attract top talent, create a seamless hiring process, and build a strong employer brand.

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Want to learn more? Connect with Kate and Christelle for additional insights on recruitment best practices:

• Kate Boston: LinkedIn
• Christelle Lycett: LinkedIn

In this insightful episode of Stopgap Talks, Zoe Amar, a leading digital consultant, joins Sibylle Harrison to explore the key strategies for building effective digital teams within the charity sector. Together, they dive into the unique challenges charities face, including digital transformation, recruitment struggles, and the all-important decision between upskilling staff or hiring new talent.

Tune in to discover Zoe’s expert tips on:

• Overcoming recruitment hurdles in the charity sector.
• Preparing your charity for digital transformation.
• Fostering diversity and developing digital talent with limited budgets.
• The impact of upskilling and building a strong employer brand.

Whether you’re a charity leader or digital professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build a high-performing digital team.

📞 Contact the speakers:

• Zoe Amar: LinkedIn | Website: zoeamar.com
• Sibylle Harrison: LinkedIn

Check out the full episode and let us know what you think!

#CharityRecruitment #DigitalTransformation #StopgapTalks #Upskilling #Nonprofit #DigitalLeadership

In this episode, Claudine Farrell (Lead Consultant) and Tess Leigh (Senior Consultant) pull back the curtain on a topic that frustrates many job seekers—recruiter ghosting. They explain the reasons behind it, what happens behind the scenes in recruitment, and offer actionable advice on how candidates, hiring managers and recruiters can improve communication.

Tune in for a candid conversation that sheds light on the complexities of recruitment processes and why ghosting is not always what it seems.

Connect with Claudine and Tess on LinkedIn for more insights, and visit the Stopgap website to learn how we can support your career or hiring needs!