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Corporate governance

Our responsibilities

High standards of corporate governance are central to our culture. They help safeguard the running of SThree, underpinning financial and risk management, remuneration and planning for the future by ensuring management is accountable to the board, and the board to our shareholders.

Role of the board

The board formally approves the appointment of all new directors. These directors are required to submit themselves for re-election annually as recommended by the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Board committees

Certain responsibilities are delegated to the Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee and other committees. Details of the terms of reference of these Board Committees are set out below.

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Financial Overview

SThree has continued to deliver strong results in our final quarter of the year, delivering full-year net fee growth of 19% year-on-year and 9% versus 2019. Our strategy, positioned at the centre of the secular trends of STEM and flexible working, has continued to drive this excellent performance.

Why invest?

Generating value is essential for shareholders. We hold strong positions in the key STEM job markets of the UK, US, Germany, Benelux and Japan, using our deep knowledge and global network to recruit the best professionals. By bringing skilled people together, we elevate expertise and energise progress for everyone. That’s how we build the future.

Latest news from SThree

19 September 2023

SThree confirms a resilient performance in Q3 FY23, trading in line with market expectations for the full year

SThree is trading in line with FY23 Q2, against a strong comparative period from the prior year.

25 July 2023

SThree announces sector-leading margins against a resilient performance in H1 FY23

SThree plc, the global staffing business focused on roles in STEM, has issued its financial results for the half year ending 31 May 2023.

17 July 2023

SThree study: Job security beats a pay rise in priority for STEM professionals

SThree study: Job security beats a pay rise in priority for STEM professionals

23 June 2023

SThree named Best Recruitment Agency at The Contractor Awards 2023

SThree has been awarded the Best Contractor Recruitment Agency at The Contractor Awards 2023.

20 June 2023

SThree confirms a resilient performance in H1 FY23 driven by its contract business

Group net fees down 2% YoY while contract net fees are up 3% YoY with growth in the majority of regions.

12 April 2023

SThree announces SBTi-verified net-zero target and publishes 2022 Impact Report

The Group announces its ambitious SBTi1-verified net-zero target and transition plan, alongside it's annual review of it's ESG strategy.

21 March 2023

SThree reports 4% net fee increase driven by contract growth across all regions

Q1 trading update sees contract net fees rise by 8% year-on-year, now representing 81% of Group fees, in line with company strategy

30 January 2023

SThree reports record net fee and profit performance

Like-for-like net fees up 19% with profits up 24% driven by successful execution of our well-established strategy

14 December 2022

SThree reports record performance for the year with double-digit growth across all regions

The Group’s net fees for the financial year ended 30 November 2022 are up 19% YoY, driven by the execution of our strategy.