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A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 6 - Domestic Abuse
2 months agoDomestic abuse, or domestic violence, is defined across Government as any incident of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of their gender or sexuality. The Government’s definition of abuse is published in the Domestic Abuse Bill 2020.What are the ...
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Safety First Newsletter - Summer 2020
2 months agoThe Summer edition of Safety First, Ganymede’s quarterly safety newsletter is now available to read.In this edition we focus on:Coronavirus updates and our code of conduct Spotlight on safety SpeakUpSummer driving tipsAnd more...We hope you find the newsletter useful and we welcome any feedback you might have.Read the Summer Safety First Newsletter
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Keep Hiring with Ganymede Connect
4 months agoIn the current climate many businesses are facing challenges, however, some are needing to carry on as normal or even looking at growth. Face-to-face interviews are no longer taking place (or at least not without with considerable challenge), and more and more people are turning to video technology to maintain momentum with their hiring plans.Don’t let the current situation...
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Ganymede Sign Up to Prompt Payment Code (PPC)
4 months agoWe are delighted to announce that Ganymede have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code (PPC).The PPC is a voluntary code of practice for businesses, administered by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) on behalf of BEIS. It was established in December 2008 and sets standards for payment practices between organisations of any size and their suppliers.As a signat...
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All multi-seat vehicles to be fitted with protective screens
4 months agoGanymede have been working with Phormular on the design and manufacture of protective screens to be fitted in all multi-seat vehicles. The screens are made from 16mm thick hexagon card and coated with an easy-clean plastic coating. While still offering the durability and ease of cleaning they have tested to be stronger than an acrylic sheet and from an environmental point of...
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A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 5 - Isolation & Loneliness (COVID -19 and beyond)
4 months agoFeelings of loneliness or isolation can affect anyone at any time and at any stage of our lives. It is difficult at any age and none of us are immune. In January 2018, in response to the Jo Cox Commission report on loneliness, the government set out its first steps to tackle loneliness.Since then loneliness has become a focus of conversation and a survey conducted by the ch...
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Ganymede Connect vs Video Conferencing
4 months agoThe whole world has currently had to change and adapt to survive in the new climate, and the engineering and recruitment sectors are no different. With most business being carried out online and social distancing measures in place, how can companies continue to hire new staff safely, quickly and in line with the constantly evolving COVID-19 guidelines? We have the solution, ...
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Combatting COVID-19 - We Can Keep You Moving
4 months agoYou’re likely facing a few months of uncertainty around hiring. Frustratingly, it feels like a long time to press pause on processes you've worked so hard to mature. For that reason we've taken measures to make sure you’re in a strong position, both during the pandemic and when COVID-19 passes. On average, a talent pipeline takes 2-4 months to mature. This means we run the r...
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A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 4 - Alcohol (COVID-19)
4 months agoAs we all are aware, the UK and the rest of the world are currently in a period of our history which is unprecedented. We have not seen restrictions like this since WW2. On 24 March 2020, the Prime Minister introduced social distancing guidelines and announced that most businesses will close. This included our much-loved pubs, clubs and restaurants. We were also told th...
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
4 months agoThis week is Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May 2020) and the theme for this year is Kindness. One thing that we have seen all over the world is that kindness is prevailing in uncertain times. We have learnt that amid the fear, there is also community, support and hope. The added benefit of helping others is that it is good for our own mental health and wellbeing. It c...
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