Kicking Off Christmas – STR Style!
Thursday 28th November is officially the start of Christmas at STR Group. We welcomed the…
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Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week
In support of Transgender people across the UK, we took the opportunity to speak with…
STR Group: Another year of top awards wins!
The STR Group is proud to announce our win of Best Medium Recruitment Business Award…
Spooky celebrations at STR
This Halloween, we thought we’d take the opportunity to enjoy a spook-tacular office Halloween party,…
Feeling Buoyant with the Bratman!
On Tuesday 22nd October, STR came together to celebrate the Group’s joint Q3 performance. With…
World Menopause Day 2024
World Menopause Day 2024 brings much-needed attention to a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of…
Hello Yellow: Spreading Sunshine on World Mental Health Day!
On 10th October each year, the world comes together in support of World Mental Health…
It’s time to revolutionise your job advertising
Attracting the perfect candidates for your company’s key roles is essential, but not easy! What…
Marking National Manufacturing Day with Smallpeice Trust’s school STEM Challenges!
Last Thursday, to celebrate the UK’s 3rd National Manufacturing Day, the STR Group teamed up…
Marking International Day for Bids and Proposals
Every year, the International Day for Bids and Proposals brings together professionals from around the…
Were you part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning?
The STR Group is proud to continue to support Macmillan Cancer Support this year as…
National Manufacturing Day UK: Celebrating innovation and industry
On 26 September, the UK will mark National Manufacturing Day, a celebration of the nation’s…
Empowering Women in the Marine Industry: Hollie Smith presents Women in Marine at SIBS 2024
The 2024 celebration of Women in Marine at the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) took…
Director’s Lunch Q2: Celebrating employee excellence
On Friday, 20th September, our Q2 crop of exceptional employees enjoyed lunch on STR at…
Celebrating World Marrow Donor Day: A Gift of Life
Every year on World Marrow Donor Day, we honour the selfless individuals who donate their…
Don’t miss out on the STR Group’s Salary Survey Reports!
Did you get your hands on our free Salary Survey and Market Insights reports earlier…
Voice of the temp worker: Advocating for flexibility and opportunity
Temporary workers play a crucial role in today’s dynamic workforce, providing businesses with the flexibility…
Dreams, deserts and Dubai: A new chapter begins
As summer fades and the first signs of autumn begin to set in, many of…
Celebrating National Beach Day: Sun, Sand and Sustainability
The 30th of August every year marks National Beach Day, a perfect opportunity to celebrate…
Common myths about recruitment companies: Debunked
As a leading STEM Talent Recruitment company, we play a vital role in connecting employers…
A big ‘Thank You’ to our long-serving colleagues!
At the end of July, we took some of our longest serving employees out to…
Jargon busting! Recruitment terms explained…
Whether as a client or candidate, when you’ve used a recruitment consultant’s services, you’ve probably…
Celebrating success – our latest STR Group grads!
Last Friday, our latest crop of STR Training Academy graduates were escorted to Southsea for…
From Graduate to Recruitment Consultant: The STR Group Journey
Transitioning from the structured environment of academia to the dynamic world of professional work can…
Brilliant Breen: Have you heard..?
As if training to compete in the T38 100m Sprint and F38 Long Jump events…
World Ice Cream Day: What’s the scoop?
The STR Board kept its pledge to treat staff despite some dreary July weather last…
New STR Checklist release: LGBTQIA+ Community and the workplace
With many Pride events taking place in June and July, ensuring LGBTQIA+ equality in the…
STR Group welcomes latest hire to STR AG!
With our presence in Switzerland continuing to expand and our continental clients with ever-growing requirements,…
Recruiter recognised for taking on incredible charity challenge
Last weekend, a number of our STR colleagues took on the Welsh 3000s to raise…
STR’s Summer Event at Goodwood 2024: A Day to Remember
On Friday, STR Group celebrated everyone’s incredible efforts and achievements over the first half of…
Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week is observed annually during the week leading up to Father’s Day, so…
Celebrating Excellence: A Memorable Lunch at Shanghai 1814
On Friday, May 24th, some of the STR team were treated to a delicious lunch…
Celebrating National Recruiter Day and STR Group’s 30 Under 30
Happy National Recruiter Day! Today, we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the dedicated…
STR Group welcomes first US hire to its new office!
Following an extensive search, the STR Group moved into new, larger premises in Troy, near…
Top 5 reasons to make Denmark or Switzerland your next destination
Ever considered a move to Denmark or Switzerland? Here’s why you probably should… We spoke…
High Achievers Take on New York: An Unforgettable Adventure
At STR, we firmly believe in recognising and celebrating the hard work and dedication of…
Brilliant Breen leaps into the 2024 competition season!
We can’t wait to cheer on our very own EDI Ambassador, para-athlete, Commonwealth Champion and…
International Day For Women In Maritime
International Day for Women in Maritime is celebrated annually on 18th May. This day was…
The Challenges Of Being a Recruitment Consultant
Mental Health Awareness Week has the aim to encourage conversations about mental health, provide information…
Mental Health Awareness Week
This week, Monday 13th – Sunday 19th May, is Mental Health Awareness Week. STR takes…
Celebrating success with a Mexican Feast: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
On Tuesday 23rd April, STR came together to celebrate the end of a successful first…
Workplace stress – take time to unwind this April
Stress Awareness Month is observed internationally every April to raise awareness about the causes and…
What’s so great about working at STR?
Is something I’m often asked when I mention to friends and family that I’ve been…
Singapore Story
Last month, Navis Consulting’s Associate Director, Neil Dexter, embarked on an amazing (work) trip to…
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at STR: A Festive Affair of Green Treats and Great Games
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, the festivities continued at STR…
International Women’s Day 2024
This International Women’s Day, the UN’s theme is ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress.’ At STR,…
Refer-a-friend scheme 2024
At STR Group, we offer an external referral scheme, which means you don’t even have…
Destination: USA!
Gary Cane, Vice President of Business Development with Talos Automation (part of the STR Group),…
STR Group’s Flipping Awesome Pancake Day 2024
We all know the only way to celebrate Shrove Tuesday is by feasting on lots…
New Board Appointments for 2024!
The STR Group, crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ by the News Business Excellence Awards and…
Getting Motiv8ed – STR Gears up for another year of fundraising with the welsh 3000s
This year, a number of our STR colleagues will be truly challenging themselves in taking…
STR: Your Award-Winning Recruiter!
Following a fantastic 2022, the STR Group set its sights on achieving the top industry…
Christmas wish comes true for STR Group employee and family
Nadine Pullen is an invaluable member of the STR Shared Services team, and devoted mother…
Giving back: Raising funds and awareness for great causes
Part of STR’s mission in 2023 was to provide more in the way of social…
STR Group Milestone Winners’ unforgettable day at Goodwood
Last Friday marked a milestone celebration for STR Group, as our outstanding achievers were treated…
The Gifting Tree 2023: In Support of Fair Ways Charity
For Christmas this year, STR teamed up again with the amazing charity ‘Fair Ways’, to…
STR Group: REC Awards 2023 winner!
STR Group was the winner of the Best Company to Work for (over 50 employees)…
5 things you should be getting from an excellent recruiter
5 things you should be getting from an excellent recruiter A truly professional recruitment consultant…
World Diabetes Day 2023
The IDF Diabetes Atlas (2021) reports that 10.5% of the adult population (20-79 years) has…
The Hollies X FLIBS
Last week, our two resident Hollies, Hollie Smith, Operations Director, and Holly Noonan, US Recruitment…
Destination Portsmouth 20th Anniversary Board Game!
Local entrepreneur Rachel Lowe is delighted to announce the completion of the new Destination Portsmouth…
STR’s Summer Party 2023
Celebrating in style Following a strong trading quarter, STR Group hit the town in style…
STR launches new webinar series!
The STR Group is excited to announce the launch of its new webinar series, presented…
The Great South Run 2023
STR wants to say a massive congratulations to the thousands of runners who took to…
Why work with a recruiter?
Good question. These days, recruitment consultancies are seen as an essential part of the hiring…
RPOs: Outsourcing your permanent recruitment
What does RPO mean? An RPO is the appointment of external partner to manage all…
World Mental Health Day 2023
Tuesday 10th October is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s focus, as decided by…
STR Group’s Macmillan Coffee Morning 2023
STR is proud to support Macmillan Cancer Support and this year, we fought against cancer…
Celebrating Success in the Heart of Barcelona: Blackfield Associates’ Unforgettable Team Holiday
Blackfield Associates, a thriving and close-knit team in the competitive world of recruitment, recently achieved…
Top 5 considerations when choosing a candidate
For many businesses, the road to finding a perfect candidate can be surprisingly long and…
National Manufacturing Day 2023
Following the huge success of 2022’s National Manufacturing Day (NMD), this Thursday 28th September, manufacturers…
Happy 10 years to Talos!
The STR Group is delighted to be celebrating our automation-focused brand, Talos, and its 10-year…
The difference between Retained and Contingent Recruitment
Recruitment companies commonly use two different approaches to hiring candidates for a job, Retained and…
STR Group Proudly Announces Clive Hutchings’ Appointment to the REC Board
STR Group, a leading name in the recruitment industry, is delighted to share the exciting…
The consequences of hiring the wrong person – including downloadable eBook
A bad hire means selecting an unfit or unsuitable candidate for the job. Are you…
The different types of flexible working and business benefits
In today’s rapidly evolving work landscape, investing in flexible working has become increasingly vital for…
8 Reasons to support mental wellbeing in the workplace
Do you want to create a healthy, supportive and thriving workforce? Supporting mental wellbeing in…
Strategic appointments at STR Group
The STR Group is pleased to announce two new strategic appointments. Ross Sanderson, formerly Operations…
STR Group partner with Motiv8 in Great South Run
STR Group is delighted to announce that it is partnering with Motiv8 to participate in…
Vinters and STR Spearhead Business Growth Through Strengthened Technological Alliance
Vinters and STR Group proudly announce an extension of their partnership for two years, further…
STR are now accredited as a Disability Confident Committed Company
STR is proud to announce that we are officially a Disability Confident Committed Employer. This…
Talent without boundaries: An LGBTQ+ Recruitment Consultant’s Insights
Julian Lewis is a Recruitment Consultant for STR Group’s brand, Insignis. Julian’s story below discusses…
Bridging the gap: An LGBTQ+ Recruitment Consultant’s perspective
Caitlyn Fisher is a Recruitment Consultant for STR Group’s brand, Insignis. Caitlyn’s story below discusses…
Women in Engineering
Gender equity in STEM Earlier this year, International Women’s Day focused on Gender Equity. Gender…
STR Group proud to announce another successful litter-pick
STR Group is proud to announce another successful litter-picking afternoon, organised as part of our…
STR Group sponsors 20th Anniversary Edition of Destination Portsmouth!
Excitement is in the air as STR Group eagerly anticipates the unveiling of the highly…
Proud to be STR
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating and supporting our LGBTQ+ colleagues and the wider community with…
Beyond diversity: My journey as an LGBTQ+ Recruitment Consultant
Taylor Lane (middle left) celebrates Pride with his Insignis team. Taylor Lane is our Account…
FATHER’S DAY 2023
Wishing all the Dads out there a very Happy Father’s Day, from our family to…
Championing equality: A Manager’s commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion
Victoria Lacey (front right) celebrates Pride with her Professional Services team Victoria Lacey is our…
STR Group launch new website
The STR Group, crowned Employer of the Year by the News Business Excellence Awards in…
Motiv8 announced as STR’s new group charity!
The STR Group is delighted to announce its new Corporate Partnership with the Portsmouth-based charity,…
World Bipolar Day 2023
On this World Bipolar Day, we spoke to Caitlyn Fisher, one of our relatively new consultants,…
STR Group introduces 4-day week for US Recruiters
STR Group, the multi-award winning, Portsmouth-based recruitment company with 6 specialist brands in the STEM…
STR Group reveals exciting new rebrand!
21st March 2023: The STR Group, recently crowned Employer of the Year by the News Business Excellence Awards, is…
Happy Mothers Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone out there who loves like a mum! It can’t be…
Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 2023
This week, 13th – 17th March, is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions…
International Woman’s Day 2023
This Wednesday 8th March is International Women’s Day. The United Nations’ theme this year is…
Read our latest eBook: How to create a professional LinkedIn profile
With today’s economic and political climate, the job market is a constantly evolving landscape and…
STR Group wins Employer of the Year 2023!
Well, we said it would be a fantastic night, and it was! The STR Group…
Encouraging local school pupils into STEM
STR, along with Make UK and charity partner the Smallpeice Trust, spent Wednesday 25th January…
STR Group is excited to announce the successful completion of management buyout
The STR Group, multi-award winning, Hampshire based recruitment company with 6 specialist brands in the…
Read our latest eBook: All the interview tips you’ll ever need
Ready for a new role? Take a look at our new eBook ‘How to Prepare…
STR’s 2022 highlights
Whether we’re talking about our candidates, clients or employees, the business we’re in genuinely has…
STR’s EDI Board – 2022 review
In April of this year, we announced the formation of the EDI Board at STR,…
STR Group sponsors the News Business Excellence Awards!
The STR Group is looking forward to the News Business Excellence Awards even more than…
STR Group provide £250,000 worth of salary increases
With an eye on the economy and the continued cost-of-living crisis, the STR Group has…
Student innovation project – inspired by the next gen
The STR Group’s Talent Acquisition team recently partnered with the University of Southampton Careers, Employability…
ADHD Awareness month
ADHD Awareness Month is held every October to raise awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,…
STR Group announces successful SECO licence application
The STR Group and its portfolio of specialist recruitment brands is delighted to announce its…
National Adoption Week 17 – 23 October 2022
Did you know that this week is National Adoption Week in the UK? The aim…
World Mental Health Day 2022
Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s focus, as decided by the…
STR celebrates World Honey Bee Day!
There was a definite buzz around the building last week, as our worker bees arrived…
New charity partnership announced!
The STR Group is proud to announce that Make UK has partnered with them in support of The…
The Games for Everyone: The legacy of Birmingham 2022
As the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games wraps up, and the home nations celebrate their achievements…
STR Group announce appointment as RPO provider to Make UK
UK’s Leading Manufacturing Recruiter announces its appointment as RPO provider to Make UK From this…
Olivia Breen is competing at her third Commonwealth Games!
There is nothing more exciting than seeing our very own EDI Ambassador, Paralympian Olivia Breen…
Everything you need to know about being Queer in Recruitment!
So, you’re Queer, interested in making a career for yourself in Recruitment but you’re worried…
Navis Consultants are networking at sea!
Two of Navis Consulting’s Graduate Consultants, Guerson Neto and Holly Noonan, recently took a trip away from…
STR has raised the bar on their benefits package with an early finish Friday!
At the start of July, STR announced that they will be introducing summer trading hours,…
Recruiters climb 3 Peaks to raise funds for In2ScienceUK
Next weekend, 23rd/24th July, Blackfield Associates will be taking on (and conquering!) the National 3…
Mind your language
Language is not only a reflection of society and community, but also a reinforcement of…
What is the ‘Great Reshuffle’?
The Great Reshuffle is affecting all industry sectors and the companies that have adapted their…
World Autism Awareness Day 2022
This week we are recognising World Autism Awareness Day. At the STR Group, we acknowledge that…
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