About STR

STR are the leading data and analytics provider for the global hospitality industry. Their reliable, confidential, accurate and actionable reports empower their clients to develop strategies to compete within their markets.

Founded in 1985, STR’s presence has expanded to 16 countries, with a corporate North American headquarters in Hendersonville, Tennessee, an international headquarters in London, and an Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore.

Their mission is to define how businesses measure performance, to expand benchmarking possibilities, to drive industry standards, and to encourage evolved thinking about data.

The aim for the future of the company is to be a trusted advisor, partner, and innovator for any international industry that relies on data.

And they want to achieve this by putting their core principles at the forefront of their work: empowering people, honesty and transparency, integrity, an enriching workplace, being client focused, being empathetic, and philanthropy.

What is it like to work for STR

Wellbeing

87% of staff disagreed:

My work deadlines are unrealistic

They hosted a month-long wellbeing initiative in October to coincide with National Work-Life Week, Back Care Awareness Week and Bone and Joint Action Week. The following sessions for employees; Desk Snack Hacks, Meal Prepping 101, Ergonomics, Alexander Technique, Chair Massage and Osteopathic.

87% of staff disagreed:

My work deadlines are unrealistic

My Team

95% of staff agreed:

I feel a strong sense of family in my team

STR has formed a ‘Celebrations Committee’ consisting of 11 employees from various departments. The main purpose of the committee is to promote and organise various events throughout the year for all employees to celebrate their work and each other.

95% of staff agreed:

I feel a strong sense of family in my team

Giving Something Back

100% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

In July they took part in the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge in London. They had 20 runners and walkers and raised £759. Later on in the year six STR bakers baked cakes to fundraise for Diabetes UK, and they raised £168.

100% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

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Health Insurance

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Development

Companies who provide support for non-work related training to all staff