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Starting a new job during a pandemic
3 days agoStarting a new job is a daunting prospect at the best of times. Factor in the all the changes and adaptations to working life that have been implemented over the past 12 months and it is unsurprising that we are feeling cautions about making a move. Without the support, encouragement and advice of our colleagues, work can become stressful, and it is more important now th...
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Stress Awareness Month 2021
14 days agoApril marks the start of Stress Awareness Month 2021, and the theme this year is ‘Regaining Connectivity, Certainty and Control’. Stress Awareness Month raises awareness of stress and the way in which it is damaging the health of people across the globe. High levels of stress can be extremely detrimental to our mental health, often leading to anxiety and depression. Likewis...
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Fatigue and the indicators
20 days agoWhat is fatigue?Fatigue is a general term used to describe a wide variety of conditions, but is generally accepted as a decline in mental and/or physical performance, where the person suffering feels very tired, weary or sleepy, as a result of insufficient sleep, prolonged mental or physical work, or extended periods of stress or anxiety. Boring or repetitive tasks can inte...
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How To Make A Great First Impression On A Recruiter
about 1 month agoHow to make a great first impression on a recruiterIn my role as Talent Acquisition Manager and after years of working within the recruitment sector, I have seen a lot of job applications! I never want to miss out on a potentially fantastic candidate, so I always ensure I review every application sent to me. Due to the popularity of the recruitment sector, the number of ap...
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A.D.V.I.C.E – Topic 9: Understanding Diabetes
about 1 month agoUnderstanding Diabetes - (Covid-19 and beyond)Diabetes is a serious condition that you have for life. It means your blood glucose (sugar) level is too high. You will probably be aware of the fact that there are two main types of diabetes (but there are rarer forms as well)What causes it?All types of Diabetes have one thing in common – they cause people to have too much g...
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International Women's Day 2021
about 1 month agoInternational Women's Day 2021 March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The theme this year is #ChooseToChallenge, encouraging us to challenge gender bias, call out inequality and celebrate women's achievements across the globe. In recognition of this, we have spoken to 2 women tha...
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IR35: Important Information for End Hirers
about 1 month agoFollowing the Chancellor's budget announcement, we must now assume that the IR35 reforms in the private sector will continue to go ahead as planned on 6th April 2021, and end hirers need to ensure they are all fully aware of how their responsibilities are changing. What is IR35? IR35 is a piece of legislation designed to tackle what the HMRC have called ‘disguised empl...
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National Apprenticeship Week 2021
2 months agoNational Apprenticeship Week 2021 Taking place across the country, National Apprenticeship Week showcases how apprenticeships have helped employers and people of all ages and backgrounds. Ganymede are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2021 to spotlight the amazing work done by our apprentices as well as to provide an insight into what the scheme involves.Apprentices...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Interviewing
3 months agoThe Do’s and Don’ts of Online InterviewingThere is no denying that 2020 was a year of change. The way we now live, and work looks completely different to what it did twelve months ago and as a result, the way in which companies now recruit has also changed. While online interviewing has become more frequent in recent years, it is now being used at the recruitment method of...
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Safety First Newsletter - Winter Edition 2020
3 months agoThe Winter edition of Safety First, Ganymede’s quarterly safety newsletter is now available to read.In this edition we focus on:Lessons LearnedRecharging portable electrical equipmentVerification of the Safe System of Work within the Safe Work PackSpotlight on SafetyClose Call winner, Matt CookHealth and WellbeingWake up your anklesHand Arm Vibration (HAV)Relations...
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