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COVID-19 absence reporting and sick pay (SSP)
COVID-19 coronavirus: guidance for staff on absence reporting and entitlement to statutory sick pay (SSP) if you are ill or asked to self-isolate.
Read article about “ COVID-19 absence reporting and sick pay (SSP) ”Martyn Price to judge the Balfour Beatty Brathay Apprentice Challenge
Workforce development manager Martyn Price MBE is one of the judges in the Balfour Beatty Brathay Apprentice Challenge on Tuesday 8 Sept.
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Earthworks ganger Aaron Strovers received an award from client BBV for his safety-cautious approach on the M4 smart motorway works.
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Our series of recruitment webinars shares future opportunities at VGC. As construction works ramp up across the UK, we are keen to grow our team.
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Sellafield carpenter Benjamin Moore has completed his Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Wood Operations, gaining his NVQ.
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We are re-opening offices fully for all staff from 1 September 2020. We have new control measures to ensure our offices are safe places to work.
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We held our first ever online staff meeting last week. Staff joined in on MS Teams from around the country. Watch the recording highlights: Executive chairman Sean Fitzpatrick welcomed everyone, especially our new starters. Managing director Laurence Mckidd described how…
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Some light-hearted fun if you need something to cheer you up. Coronavirus has made things hard for many people; here are a smile or two which may help.
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Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus outbreak - UK citizens have lost over £7 million to coronavirus-related scams. Here are some of the latest.
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Research results show that taking up a hobby, being outside close to nature, and listening to music can all help make people happier.
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The Construction Leadership Council has set out new site operating procedures to keep construction sites operational wherever it is practical and safe.
Read article about “ Construction Leadership Council site operating procedures ”Safe working during coronavirus – overview
Safe working information for all VGC staff working during coronavirus - to keep yourself, your colleagues and your family safe.
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