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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read article about “ 2020 staff survey ”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.
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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…
Read article about “ Internet and email security – stay safe online ”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…
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Throughout 2020, despite coronavirus, our HSQE team has continued to provide on-site training free of charge to help keep everyone safe.
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We have been recertified to the Ethical Labour Sourcing Standard (ELS) which verifies our systems in relation to the Modern Slavery Act....
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We have partnered with London Irish Rugby Club to remind everyone about healthy eating. The campaign includes a series of three short videos.
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VGC's processes for if you need to self-isolate - if you feel sick or unwell, watch our one-minute video to see what to do.
Read article about “ COVID-19 self-isolation guidance ”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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