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Company staff meeting 13 August 2020
We held our first ever online staff update meeting in August, with staff joining on MS Teams from around the country.
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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.
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Safe working information for all VGC staff working during coronavirus - to keep yourself, your colleagues and your family safe.
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Thank you to everyone who has sent in photographs of what they are doing during the coronavirus outbreak - please keep them coming.
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If you're struggling to sleep during the heatwave, here are 20 ways to keep cool, from sheets in the fridge to opening the loft hatch.
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Responses to our mental health survey suggest staff are looking after their mental health by getting fresh air, talking to friends, and taking exercise.
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Life is now significantly different to before coronavirus. What may have been looked upon as unusual was, within a matter of days, the new normal.
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For Mental Health Awareness Week, VGC's wellbeing ambassador Fiona Dowling offers tips for getting through these difficult times.
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Congratulations to everyone involved in the A14 C2H project, which has opened to traffic eight months ahead of schedule. The permanent roadworks have been removed, and the national 70mph speed limit restored. This was originally scheduled for December 2020. While…
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As coronavirus becomes the 'new normal', it's easy to settle into unhealthy habits. We've collated some websites with advice on looking after your health.
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