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Dear network, I’m heading to Automation Xperience next week! Together with my colleague Rebecca van Erkelens I’ll be attending Automation Xperience in Den Bosch. Looking forward to diving into the latest on the market. Are you joining too? Let’s connect! Happy to meet and chat. Progressive

We’re marking 40 years by looking forward. Today we’re launching 40 Forward, a coordinated initiative across SThree focused on how STEM work is changing, and where pressure is already building. At the centre is a new insight report, developed with futurist Tom Cheesewright. It brings together what we’re seeing across STEM markets right now: – Skills shortages starting to slow delivery and growth – AI adoption accelerating faster than leadership capability – Workforce models shifting as demand becomes more project-based These patterns are already shaping how organisations hire, build teams, and deliver work. For leaders, the challenge isn’t awareness, it’s clarity on what to act on, and when. This report is designed to help with that. It connects long-term shifts with near-term decisions, highlighting: – Where capability gaps are likely to widen first – Which skills areas are becoming business-critical – How workforce strategy needs to evolve to keep pace with demand With 40 years of experience in STEM labour markets, we’ve seen how these cycles develop, and how quickly small gaps turn into structural problems when action is delayed. That perspective sits behind this work. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more, including a conversation between our CEO, Timo Lehne, and Tom Cheesewright, unpacking what these shifts mean in practice. For now, the full report is live. 🔗 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eRDFHqNZ #40Forward #STEMforward

Today we celebrate the women shaping our business, our industry, and the future of STEM. Across Specialist Staffing Group, women are driving innovation, leading teams, mentoring others, and helping solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. Their expertise and leadership are essential to building the future the world needs. To all the incredible women across our teams, our clients, and the wider STEM community — thank you for the impact you make every day. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInSTEM #GameChangersInSTEM

Did you know 70% of digital transformations fail? Not because of technology, but because of misalignment. AI is accelerating everything. But speed without clarity? That’s chaos. OKRs transform momentum into measurable impact: clear goals, connected teams, and a framework built for the real world. Talent is scarce. Change never stops. If you want to stay agile and ahead, you need more than bullet points. You need a strategy that sticks. Ready to lead with confidence? Download our free whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/e4WaPGqv And if you want more than insights, join us live. Get your tickets for OKR Forum 2026 here: https://lnkd.in/dNKQAMM4 This event is brought to you by SThree, in collaboration with OKR mentors, and made possible by our sponsors Profit.co, Oboard OKR Software, WorkBoard and Reclaro.

Big names. Bold ideas. The OKR Forum 2026 brings together the brands shaping how strategy turns into impact. On stage: Sora Consulting, Fujitsu, SAP, ESSEC Business School, Talenco, ServiceNow, SThree, Aura Infection Control Ltd, Reclaro, WorkBoard, Virgin Media O2, Profit.co, Ericsson and Oboard OKR Software Featuring insights from industry leaders like: Henri Sora, Mikko Lampinen, Robert Brockmann, Vivien R., Isabel Torcheux-Vijitkasem, Raphaël Kattan, Sandeep V., Claire Bonenfant, Scott McKenzie, Laura Edgar, Pete Wilkinson, Sameera Moinpour, Harry Blease, Senthil Rajagopalan, John Simon, Viktor Grekov and Marharyta Sakova. Don’t miss their perspectives. Curious what’s next for OKRs? Be there. 🎟️ Early Bird tickets are live, don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/dNKQAMM4 This event is brought to you by SThree, in collaboration with OKR mentors, and made possible by our sponsors Profit.co, Oboard OKR Software, WorkBoard and Reclaro.

Behind every great event are key partners who share the vision. For the OKR Forum 2026, that’s Profit.co, WorkBoard, and Reclaro. 📣 Here’s an introduction to them: Profit.co offers best-in-class OKR software that helps organizations shift from an output-focused mindset to an outcome-driven approach. With integrations to 40+ leading tools and a robust performance management suite, they accelerate growth while fostering a strong work culture. WorkBoard is the AI-powered Strategy Execution Platform that enables companies worldwide to align OKRs and accelerate results. Their platform and expertise deliver clarity, focus, and agility across entire organizations. Reclaro turns strategy into action with intuitive OKR software and an award-winning framework. Their mission: empower leaders to achieve faster growth through clarity, alignment, and accountability. Together, they’re powering smarter strategy and sharper execution and we’re proud to have them on board. 🎟️ Ready to elevate your OKR game? Join us at the OKR Forum 2026. Early Bird Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dNKQAMM4 This event is brought to you by SThree, in collaboration with OKR mentors, and made possible by our sponsors Profit.co, WorkBoard, Reclaro and Oboard OKR Software.