24 November 2020
We've won a social value award from Balfour Beatty
VGC received a social value award at the Balfour Beatty Highways conference, presented by Geri Smith, head of sustainability and environment
23 November 2020
The changing landscape of recruitment
Matt writes about the dramatic changes in the process associated with recruiting and mobilising a workforce.
19 November 2020
Virtual work experience during COVID lockdown
With some flexibility and a lot of forward planning, we have been able to offer online work experience to a number of students.
18 November 2020
Highly commended in CN Specialists awards
VGC was highly commended in the Community Engagement category of the 2020 CN Specialists Awards for our 'Go beyond the gates' programme.
11 November 2020
ICE renews our graduate training approval
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has renewed their approval of VGC's graduate training scheme, run by FICE Bob Webb.
2 November 2020
Our communications during the coronavirus outbreak
During the coronavirus outbreak, we're sending regular communications to all staff, as well as using our website and social media to keep everyone informed.
2 November 2020
Travelling safely during coronavirus
We've set out VGC's guidance for travelling safely now the lockdown is easing. This guidance applies to you especially if you are using a VGC vehicle.
2 November 2020
Looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak
It is important to look after your mental and physical wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak. Some steps you can take to look after your mental health.
2 November 2020
2020 staff survey
Thank you everyone who filled in our staff survey to help us improve. Lots of people said VGC looks after people, pays them on time, and communicates well.
28 October 2020
VGC Academy intermediate programme begins
Our board of directors is taking part in the VGC Academy intermediate programme, which is part-funded by the CITB.
20 October 2020
Internet and email security - stay safe online
Sudarshan writes: Internet and email security – five steps to keep yourself safe online. 1. Never respond to emails that request personal financial information. If you receive an email you suspect isn’t genuine, delete it. Even if you think the email may be legitimate, don’t respond or click on any links or images in the
12 October 2020
CITB funding for VGC Academy leadership and management training
A grant from the CITB will develop VGC Academy’s management training programme. Since we launched the VGC Academy in 2019, most of VGC’s office staff have benefited from the foundation modules of the programme. These helped people to develop skills like problem-solving, teamwork and influencing. We planned to roll out further modules during 2020. However
