When the world changed, SThree was ready. Following the impact of Covid-19, the market rebounded and we saw increased demand for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills across all of our key markets.
Read our Annual Report online to learn how our strategy, which focuses on STEM and flexible working, has allowed us to serve our clients’ demands for more STEM talent and helped us deliver a record-breaking full-year financial performance.
As the world’s only global pure-play specialist staffing business focused on roles in STEM, we’re proud to have placed over 22,000 specialists with companies that need their talents to build a better future.
Our purpose of “bringing skilled people together to build the future” has never felt more important or relevant. And we are living our purpose. SThree positively impacted over 33,000 lives over the past year and we’re building a greener, inclusive and ethical business for the future through our ESG activities.
You can find out more about how we’re integrating climate risk into our business by reading our 2021 Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report. There you will find information about how we’re meeting the 11 recommended disclosures by the TCFD, our ambitious targets and the progress delivered against these.
And read more about our record-breaking financial results, client stories and strategy by downloading the full PDF of our Annual Report here.
Read our online Annual ReportNotes to editors
SThree plc brings skilled people together to build the future. It is the only global pure-play specialist staffing business focused on roles in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (‘STEM’), providing permanent and flexible contract talent to a diverse base of more than 9,000 clients in 14 countries.
The Group’s c.2,700 staff cover the technology, life sciences, engineering, banking and finance sectors.
SThree plc is quoted on the Premium Segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority under the ticker symbol STEM and also has a US level one ADR facility, symbol SERTY.
Latest news from SThree
Sunny Ackerman is named one of North America's 100 most influential leaders in staffing
President of SThree Americas has been recognised on the Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Staffing 100 North America list for 2022.
SThree appoints new Chief Technology and Information Officer
Nick Folkes takes on role of Chief Technology and Information Officer, having been in the role as an interim since October 2021.
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.
Being a climate conscious business
How climate change is affecting our business and the STEM markets we operate in with independent sustainability consultancy Avieco.
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.
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 reports strong third-quarter results for 2021
Net fees up 29% y-o-y and full-year profits are expected to be significantly ahead of consensus.
SThree partners with future of work documentary
We are partnering with the creator of the Work in Progress Documentary for a second volume that will delve deeper into the future of work.
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 posts strong half-year results with profit growth surpassing pre-pandemic levels
Operating profit up 106% compared to half-year (HY) 2020, while contract and Permanent net fees up 8% and 18% respectively year-on-year.
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.
SThree appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Beach will be instrumental in delivering further growth and ensuring the financial strength of our staffing services.
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.