In April of this year, we announced the formation of the EDI Board at STR, our mission to affect truly positive change within our Group and beyond. So how did we get on? From good to great STR’s ethos this last year has been about getting us from ‘good’ to ‘great’. As part of…
The STR Group is looking forward to the News Business Excellence Awards even more than usual this year. Not only are we up for two prestigious awards, we’re also delighted to announce that we’re sponsoring the Global Business of the Year category for this year’s event! We’re shortlisted for Employer of the Year and our…
With an eye on the economy and the continued cost-of-living crisis, the STR Group has shaken up its salary and commission schemes. Following the cost-of-living payment of £500 made to each employee earlier this year to help combat rising inflation, the Board of Directors decided to carry out a full-scale review of salary bandings across…
The STR Group’s Talent Acquisition team recently partnered with the University of Southampton Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team. This team provides final-year students with a voluntary project, which gives them the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working on a real-life business issue. Iona McCullagh, Talent Acquisition Team Leader at STR, reached out to Sarah…
ADHD Awareness Month is held every October to raise awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which affects adults and children worldwide. Support organisations for the condition around the world use this opportunity to celebrate the differences found in those affected, while pushing for better support systems and new perceptions. Understanding a shared experience The…
The STR Group and its portfolio of specialist recruitment brands is delighted to announce its successful SECO licence application, which enables the company to trade legally and compliantly in Switzerland. Holding the Swiss labour licence means that the brands Blackfield Associates, Insignis, Talos and urban will now be able to directly provide contract/interim and permanent…
Did you know that this week is National Adoption Week in the UK? The aim is to raise awareness of adoption and ultimately to find homes and families for children waiting to be adopted. Adoption UK Adoption UK is the leading charity for all those whose lives involve adoption, including adopted people, adopters and the…
Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s focus, as decided by the World Federation for Mental Health is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a priority’. The Mental Health Foundation For over 70 years, the Mental Health Foundation has been working to make sure that mental health is treated on a…
There was a definite buzz around the building last week, as our worker bees arrived at the office to discover a little gift on their desks… To help our local honey bees, we each received a packet of bee-friendly wildflower seeds to plant at home. World Honey Bee Day was established in 2009, to help…
The STR Group is proud to announce that Make UK has partnered with them in support of The Smallpeice Trust, an educational charity providing young people with everything they need to fuel their passion for engineering. The charity helps to make their big ideas a reality. The Smallpeice Trust is supported by a wide range of national and…