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Transferable Skills - Why Recruitment Is For Everyone​A lot of people get in touch to ask what skills are required to be a successful Recruiter. From our experience, being a successful Recruitment Consultant can be pinned down to skills that are transferable from almost any industry or background. We spoke to our Resource Coordinator – Brodie Knight on his transition from Roofer to Resource Coordinator and the key skills that make a great Recruiter:​Communication Skills Being able to effectively communicate is a great skill that lends itself to Recruitment. People from a Telesales or Customer Service role are challenged on their ability to manage people on a day-to-day basis which is no mean feat and can lead to a very successful Recruiter. Brodie’s communication skills have been essential in this role, he says:“Building relationships with your candidates is one of the most important parts of the role and one I that I love. Due to face-to-face verbal conversations with customers in my roofing position, my social skills have been transferable, and I am able to have down to earth conversations with candidates to find them job roles that are tailor-made to match their needs.”​Attention to detail Having an eye for detail goes hand in hand with Recruitment. Screening candidates means really getting to know them and a feel for their skills. Noticing when details are missing or knowing the questions to ask enables you to find those quality candidates time and time again. Brodie says;“Coming from a Roofing Construction Role, I wasn't sure if the skills I had picked up would be transferable for Recruitment. As I explored recruitment in more depth, I found out this was not the case. Having an eye for detail was a key skill that I used in day-to-day life in roofing to ensure my work was of the highest standard. In Recruitment, this is vital as organising your day to make sure you're as efficient as possible and gives you the highest chance of being successful.”​Adaptable Being a successful Recruiter means having the ability to react to changes quickly and efficiently. People who come from fast-paced roles tend to work great under pressure, and that ability is imperative in Recruitment.​Ambitious At Ganymede, we have an Uncapped Commission scheme and clear route to progression. Are you somebody that is motivated by reward and strives to progress within a company? Then Recruitment could be for you! We have many routes to progression including people management, working autonomously as a Principal Consultant or Client Relationship Management to name a few. At Ganymede, we encourage development, and we are passionate about working with our employees to ensure they know exactly what they need to do to succeed. Brodie says, “What I thought would be completely opposite roles, do in fact have similarities and have a lot of transferable skills that have made the transition very smooth. I would recommend it to anyone.” If you recognise the above skills and have been thinking about whether a career in Recruitment could be for you, get in touch with Ganymede today to see if we have the role for you.​Find out more about a career with Ganymede today. Send me your CV or connect with me on LinkedIn today.Telephone: 07920 595 229Email: Rachael.Bailey-Frost@ganymedesolutions.co.uk​LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn

​​​​​​​The Summer 2022 edition of Safety First, Ganymede’s quarterly safety newsletter is now available to read.​In this edition we focus on:​Lessons LearnedNon-Technical Skills Failings​Ganymede Leadership Model Annual Capability ConversationHave you had your annual review?Career Development Plan​SponsorshipWhat are our responsibilities as your sponsor?​Spotlight on SafetyClose Call ReportingTrack Safety UpdateSafety Moment EventsSigning outSafety critical communications​Seasonal TipsStaying safe in the heat​FatigueThe implementation of Network Rail’s updated Fatigue Standard.​Corporate Social ResponsibilityPlastic Free JulyEquality, Diversity and Inclusion​Fleet​Tips to save on your fuel bills​Meet the team​Read the Summer 2022 Safety First Newsletter here​As always, we trust you will find the newsletter useful and engaging. If you have any questions or feedback after reading this edition of Safety First, please don't hesitate to get in touch using the form below.​​

Safety Moment Events 2022​Safety Moment events are held every quarter and give our operatives the opportunity to hear about the latest safety initiatives and industry messages. We also use these events to encourage our workforce to #SpeakUp, ask questions and voice their thoughts and any concerns.​Following virtual events during the coronavirus pandemic, we were delighted to have the opportunity to resume face to face Safety Moment events across the UK. ​Similarly, after the launch of our new offices in both Scotland and the South East, it has been a fantastic opportunity to meet with our operatives and emphasise our ethos of Safety First, Safety Always.​Gary Lobue, Head of HSEQ said of the events: ​"It was great to see Ganymede relaunch our safety moment events. After two and a half years we were back on the road hosting our Safety Moments in Abercynon, Bellshill and Ashford. It was so refreshing to see our workforce collectively and face to face again. ​Our events started in Abercynon in Wales, then in Bellshill Scotland and finished off in London meeting our operatives from the Ashford office which had a large audience including our client and sub-contractors. The events were themed around Fatigue, Accident reporting, communications, wellbeing & mental health, raising of Close Calls and PPE but most importantly our #SpeakUp and 'Safety First, Safety Always' was embraced by all."​Topics covered also included:​Mental Health, including the identities of our Mental Health First AidersAccident / Incident reportingFatigue, and the new standard that is coming into effect later this yearClose Calls Driving / Fleet Check Presentation​We trust all attendees found the sessions useful and engaging. As a business we are committed to raising awareness and sharing safety messages to our workforce to help keep everyone safe so the value in these sessions can not be understated.​The next series of Safety Moment events will resume in the Autumn. ​

Mental Health First Aider Support Network Meeting​At Ganymede we understand that mental health issues can affect anyone at any time. As such, we have support available for our internal employees and workforce to help with mental health and wellbeing.​On 26th May 2022, The RTC Group Plc held our inaugural Mental Health First Aider Support Network meeting in the Derby Conference Centre. In total, we had 9 people in the Hamlyn Suite and 5 people attend via Teams using the new equipment. ​The purpose of the meeting was to get all our Mental Health First Aiders together to network, share learnings and real world experiences. This was all done in a confidential manner without revealing personal details. ​We also discussed the support that is available to our Mental Health First Aiders to help them should they need it. This includes a Mental Health First Aider support line. ​The event was a great success, and it has been agreed that we would all meet quarterly going forward and introduce learning material to the sessions. ​ ​ ​

​The Recruitment Awards 2021​On Tuesday 24th May, we were able to resume our annual tradition of The Recruitment Awards, rewarding those who have gone above and beyond throughout 2021. ​Whilst slightly different to the normal company-wide event held once a year, the winners gathered for a smaller ceremony at our head office in the Derby Conference Centre. With some returning winners from previous years, as well as new faces joining the proceedings, we were delighted to gather together to share in the success of these individuals.​The past two years have brought both expected and unexpected challenges to the recruitment industry as a whole, from the coronavirus pandemic and IR35 changes to the ongoing impacts of Brexit. Yet, as we gathered to reflect on the successes we have seen throughout this turbulent period, it was highlighted that the ability of our workforce to thrive, adapt and implement new innovations is something that truly deserves recognition.​Paul Crompton, Managing Director said:  “I’d like to congratulate all the award winners and recognise the exceptional performance and contribution of each of them to the business. The past two years have been a challenging period for the country as a whole, however our staff have shown dedication, resilience and ingenuity to continue to support our clients. ”​Our business is all about people, and our group success is down to the hard work and dedication of our staff. Congratulations to all the winners. ​As a thank you, the winners will enjoy a hospitality trip to the Royal Ascot race meeting later this month. ​The RTC Group Awards will be back in March 2023 in its traditional format, held at The Derby Conference Centre.​

​Leading labour supplier to the rail industry converts used PPE / Workwear into Energy​Ganymede Solutions continually look for new initiatives that support them in achieving their Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, which includes considering environmental impact. ​As a leading supplier of labour to the rail industry, the sourcing, use and disposal of PPE/Workwear was a key area identified to support this strategy. ​Together with specialist rail PPE supplier, Safeaid, Ganymede Solutions considered the lifecycle of PPE/Workwear and implemented new recycling facilities. The goals were, firstly, to reduce the amount of PPE/Workwear that is not looked after properly and therefore disposed of before it needs to be. Then, to provide an alternative option to operatives and staff that prevents used clothing going into landfill. ​Through the recycling operation, instead of ending up in landfill, the shredded textiles are baled and sent on for further processing so that they become refuse derived fuel (RDF). This means that the textile shreds are incinerated to produce steam, which is converted into energy. ​An education into product lifecycle ​Ganymede Solutions will be providing learning resources to staff to ensure all PPE is looked after correctly and lasts for as long as possible. ​Furthermore, the process will be made as easy as possible for operatives to utilise this recycling scheme by having ‘drop and swap’ facilities in eight Ganymede locations across the UK, starting with its office in Wales. ​The aim is for 25% of staff to use the recycling facility throughout the first year. ​Gary Lobue, Head of HSEQ said of the new initiative: ​“We are absolutely thrilled to get this project off the ground, reducing waste to landfill is something we have been working on within our offices, but being able to provide this recycling service to our operatives and staff is fantastic and a testament to our dedication to our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.” ​Richard Bowen, Managing Director at Safeaid commented: ​“We are delighted to support Ganymede with PPE recycling facilities. As a business we’re committed to delivering environmentally responsible solutions to our customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals. These include our Signal carbon neutral PPE range which Ganymede also purchase for their workforce.”