Helping solve complex challenges
We’re bringing skilled people together to build the future. The talented people we place are solving some of the most complex challenges the world faces today. Alongside sought-after specialists and dynamic organisations we are working to change lives for the better by tackling climate change, developing vaccines and providing the technology used to educate the next generation.
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Our role in society
By actively reducing our carbon emissions, sourcing the talent needed for the low carbon transition and helping to tackle employment inequity, we have a role to play in building a sustainable future for everyone. At SThree we aim to have a positive impact on society beyond simply what our partners achieve. That means delivering positive outcomes for everyone.
Powered by clean energy
We partner with dynamic organisations to build a future powered by clean energy. Our plan is to double the size of our renewables business by 2024 while also reducing our own carbon emissions by 20% in the same timeframe. And we’ve funded a renewable energy social enterprise in Gujarat, India, which finances 9.9MW of wind power and the education and training of women.
Our targets for 2024
We’re aiming to double to size of our renewables business
Reduction in absolute carbon emissions
Lives we aim to positively impact
Proportion of women/men in our senior leadership team
Building an inclusive future
Our aim is to positively impact 150,000 lives by 2024 through our inclusive recruitment services and community programmes such as Breaking the Glass, a network of more than 2,000 professionals. Our community programmes tackle inequalities in STEM.
Through collaborating with education, non-profit partners, clients and colleagues we support underserved communities to overcome barriers to work and STEM careers. We partner with organisations such as the Global Innovation Challenge, Aleto Foundation, Joblinge, Women in Tech and many more.
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Our recent achievements
Hours of volunteering by staff in 2021
Number of lives positively impacted in 2021
Hours of paid volunteering leave each year for every colleague
Year that we became carbon neutral through offsetting
Building an ethical business
We’re working with our stakeholders towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals where we can have most impact. We were named Sustainable Recruitment Agency of the Year at the 2020 Recruiter Awards, received and CDP B- score in 2021, an AA rating from MSCI and have been included in the FTSE4Good index.
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Awards and accolades
Company of the Year, European Diversity Awards 2021
Sustainable Recruitment Agency of the Year, Recruiter Awards 2020
Think, Act, Report, Gender Equality at Work
B- score, Carbon disclosure rating from CDP
Read our latest insights
Finding reliable talent for a utility-scale solar farm construction project
How ENGIE, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, began construction on a 200-megawatt utility-scale solar farm in Anson, Texas
Encouraging students to save the planet by choosing a career in the green sector
Inspiring young people to turn their passion for the environment into a career.
Finding niche STEM talent teams to help renewable energy clients grow fast
Infinis required niche electrical and engineering skills to help them focus on their expansion into a new solar energy division.
Finding female leaders for a MedTech client
How people with different backgrounds, expertise and viewpoints can help teams make more effective decisions.
Supporting a sought after specialist through a mid-career switch
How a candidate returned to the banking sector after the pandemic led to hiring freezes and volatility in the market.
Providing access to medical testing through mobile and logistics technology
This health tech start-up uses mobile and logistics technology to provide access to medical testing, including COVID-19 in rural Nigeria.
Improving mobility and quality of life through 3D printed prosthetics
Improving mobility and quality of life through 3D printed prosthetics
Digitising water utility operations to reduce water shortages in Africa
How the WayPoints team developed software that brings water utility operations in Africa into the 21st century.
Tackling bacterial diseases in agriculture and beyond
The Uniphage team are hoping their innovative STEM business concept will create platform technology to cure bacterial diseases in agricul...
Alleviating single-use plastic in the fast food sector
A team of students from India developed sustainable food packaging to reduce the amount of plastic packaging being produced
What if you could turn single-use face masks into clean energy?
Living Energy are hoping their innovative STEM business concept will turn our global single-use plastic problem into a clean energy source.
Transforming the construction market with a low-carbon alternative
A team of young entrepreneurs from India have developed a low-carbon alternative that could transform the global construction market.
Who knew cows loved the salty taste of seaweed?
Based in the UK, a team of students have developed a cow feed that uses seaweed to reduce the amount of methane entering the atmosphere
Finding local talent for a major US food and beverage manufacture
Solving a problem during the pandemic required a new approach when additional staff were needed during lockdown when demand soared.
IR35: How to tell if your umbrella company is compliant
Commercial Director Charlie Cox explains how to avoid non-compliant Umbrella Companies – and how to spot a good one.
Freelancing during the Covid-19 pandemic
A look at the challenges faced during the pandemic, with tips on how you can enjoy the advantages of self-employment.
Geographical borders – a real barrier to STEM, or a mindset problem?
As businesses re-address hiring plans, how can adopting a new mindset unlock a world of opportunity?
Trust evolution: leaders need to re-think how they engage with their teams
Organisations need to pioneer a revolution in people management if they want to supercharge their future performance, says Tom Way.
Our business
We’re the global STEM-specialist talent partner, bringing skilled people together to build the future.
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2021 Annual Report: Discover how SThree is delivering STEM talent
Read how SThree is connecting sought-after STEM specialists with pioneering global companies in our 2021 Annual Report and TCFD statement.
SThree ranks top in Support Services sector in Britain’s Most Admired Companies 2021
Study published by Management Today puts SThree first in eight of the 13 key criteria.
SThree named ‘Top Employer’ in Germany for a ninth consecutive year
Top Employer Institute recognises our approach to creating a positive culture and supporting colleagues.
SThree awarded Company of the Year at the 2021 European Diversity Awards
EDA awards are firmly established as the continent’s most prestigious and widely respected diversity event.
Samira Alimohammad named on SIA list of most influential women in staffing
Vice-President and General Counsel of SThree Americas, recognised as one of the most influential women in staffing in North America.
SThree shortlisted for Company of the Year at the European Diversity Awards
SThree is delighted to be included on the shortlist for the Company of the Year award at the 2021 European Diversity Awards.
SThree appoints new Chief Marketing Officer
Carol McNerney’s diversity of experience will help us achieve our stated ambitions as the number one global STEM provider.
SThree becomes official partner of the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge
Exciting kick-starter programme for new STEM enterprises that will solve the biggest challenges facing the world.
SThree to introduce a hybrid working model when offices re-open
We listened to colleagues across the businesses and have adopted a hybrid policy allowing our people to work at home and in the office.
Financial Times names SThree on list of Europe’s Climate Leaders
Recognition acknowledges progress made in reducing our carbon emissions to protect the future of the planet.
SThree partners with Generating Genius to fund five university scholarship students in the UK
Talented students to undertake computer science and engineering courses at universities in London, Manchester and Birmingham.
SThree recognised for five years of action against climate change
CDP awards B rating for voluntary disclosure programme after carbon emissions reduced by 12%.
SThree named Recruiter Awards' Sustainable Recruitment Agency of the Year
Sustainability strategy recognised for "Strong, mature considerations of impact and social engagement with demonstrable solutions.
SThree included in FTSE4Good Index for work on ESG practices
Company recognised for more than 1,500 hours of volunteering support during year affected by Covid-19.