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​This 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 can help reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing. ​Be kind to yourself​At a time when kindness, especially to ourselves, has never been more important, our charity partner, Samaritans has launched a new, free Self-Help app to encourage people to be kind to themselves and look after their emotional wellbeing.​The Self-Help app offers people practical ways to cope and stay safe if they’re going through a difficult time. ​The app aims to provide a means of accessing support for people who may struggle to use Samaritans’ listening service, or who may find it difficult to express how they are feeling when talking to someone. It features a mood tracker that allows people to record how they feel. It also recommends evidence-based coping techniques based on how you’re feeling, as well as activities that others have found useful when experiencing similar feelings.​​Download web-based app​​Helping others​​When someone is carrying around worries and difficult feelings, it can feel very lonely. Having someone there to listen can help them work through what’s going on and feel better able to cope. You don’t have to be an expert to help someone open up when something’s up. The fact that you care is what matters. ​Here are some tips to help you spot when something might be up, open up a conversation and be a good listener.​​Download useful tips​For more advice and information Mental health problems can affect anyone, at any time. Samaritans is here for someone who needs someone to listen. You can call free day or night on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

As businesses begin to plan how to re-open workplaces and mobilise their staff, managing health and safety in line with Government guidance is a critical part of the planning process. So, how do businesses ensure their staff can continue to work while staying safe? To help you operate your worksite or workplace safely, Ganymede can support your business with dedicated COVID-19 marshals during the coronavirus pandemic.​Supporting the industry to stay safe​As a primary labour supplier to Network Rail, we continue to support the maintenance and delivery of rail infrastructure projects to help keep Britain moving. In line with our culture of Safety First, Safety Always, COVID-19 marshals have been deployed across rail sites to ensure work is carried out safely while adhering to Government guidance. ​We are taking this best practice from the rail industry and sharing it across other sectors. COVID-19 marshals can be deployed to any work environment and any industry. ​How a COVID-19 marshal can help you​​Our dedicated COVID-19 marshals can support and manage:​Social Distancing - Your workplace will be supervised ensuring the 2-metre social distancing guidelines are adhered to at all times.Correct PPE - Where a 2-metre distance can’t be maintained, they will ensure all staff have the correct PPE for the task to be carried out. Welfare Facilities will be supervised and work surfaces will be regularly disinfected including contact points such as door handles.Transport Checks - Vehicle occupancy will be regularly checked and marshalled in line with Government guidance.​Here to support you​As a national workforce provider of skilled personnel in safety-critical environments, we have experienced people to help you through these challenging times. So whether you're a small or large business, our COVID-19 marshals will address the concerns you may have such as:How can I maintain social distancing on my worksite/workplace?How to ensure my staff are safe on my worksite/workplace? How will I manage my site/workplace in line with coronavirus (COVID-19) health and safety guidance?​Contact Us​For information and advice on how Ganymede can help your business, call us on 01332 861326 or email info@ganymedesolutions.co.uk.​​​​DOWNLOAD GANYMEDE COVID-19 MARSHAL FLYER

Unemployment is one of the key drivers behind poverty which can have a deep impact on the communities we work within. As part of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and our continued drive to benefit our local communities, Ganymede has collaborated with local training providers over the last two years to develop and run specialist employment programmes. So far, we have designed and delivered these programmes within the rail industry in partnership with local training providers, such as Intertrain. The programmes are targeted at giving participants training, qualifications and finally the opportunity of work with Ganymede. The courses are held at several locations across the UK including Doncaster, Leeds, Portsmouth, London and Liverpool. Our team of resourcers have ensured that majority of those who graduated from the course have gained enough rail experience to earn consistent working hours on the railway. ​Case StudyLewis Hutchinson was one of the individuals who went through the training programme. This is Lewis’ heart-warming story of how our programme helped him get back on his feet: Lewis had worked in the retail sector since he was 16 and worked hard to progress into becoming a manager. Unfortunately, he was in a road traffic accident that left him unable to drive and return to work in that position. This left Lewis out of work for the first time in his life and needing a change of career.Lewis learnt about our training programme through one of our local training providers and joined the course. The course lasted for three months and during the course, Lewis gained his PTS qualification, completed his ICI, had a full track induction and completed practical tests allowing him to go work on the railway.Lewis said, “without Ganymede’s training scheme, I really can’t tell you where I would be. I've always been interested in the railway and I absolutely love working on track. I couldn’t be happier with the work provided and I enjoy working somewhere different each day, it’s been great!” Since completing his training, Lewis has worked regular shifts and has successfully come out of mentorship and has earned his white hat. He is now working consistent hours with Ganymede and is enjoying his career in the railway.​Our Core ValuesAt Ganymede, our core values that include being Socially Responsible and People are our Passion, are demonstrated by this programme. We’re proud to support people trying to escape unemployment and help the communities we work within. To date we have helped over 170 people with our programme and hope to increase that number year on year. We are also looking to go beyond the rail industry by extending our training across the construction industry. ​Contact UsIf you would like more information about the training programme or how Ganymede is helping communities, contact us by completing the form below.​​​

Ganymede is delighted to have recently passed our annual Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) audit with flying colours. This year's audit posed new challenges due to the current climate but the team did exceptionally well to adapt and complete the entire audit online. The RISQS audit is extremely important as it demonstrates to our clients that we are a trusted and accredited partner to the UK rail industry. The audit was completed with no observations, no major or minor non-conformances, we were highly praised and received positives for: Regular On Site AuditsThe auditor was impressed with the fact that we actively monitor and undertake audits on site and our management systems including our time sheet procedure. These audits which are undertaken by our Health and Safety Advisor and staff members show how we manage our workforce and effectively monitor their safe working hours. Thorough Communication ProcedureOur thorough communication procedures were highlighted as a strong positive. In particular, our survey that was undertaken on the behavioural safety of our workforce to identify safety concerns of each individual.Thorough Recruitment and Induction ProcedureOur thorough recruitment and induction procedure which shows we actively manage and record our recruitment was also a big hit. Our approach was witnessed as proactive and pragmatic.​Gary Lobue, Head of HSEQ at Ganymede said: This has been a very challenging audit, especially as it had to be carried out online due to the current climate surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus). However, we are really pleased with the outcome of the audit our especially after receiving such positive feedback from the auditor. The audit was very in depth due to the products and services we supply to Network Rail but it is satisfying and assuring to know that our HSEQ and compliance procedures meets all Network Rail’s requirements and industry legislation. At Ganymede, our culture of Safety First, Safety Always means we always put safety first in everything that we do, and we believe our long list of accreditations and memberships support this. These include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, OHSAS 18001, FORS, IOSH, British Safety Council, Track Safety Alliance, The ARTP, IOSH, RICA and Supply Chain School.​What is RISQS?Buyers of products and services throughout the UK rail industry use RSSB RISQS as their supplier qualification service. In short, RISQS help suppliers sell in to the UK rail industry by providing an open, fair and transparent way for them to be formally recognised as capable providers of products and services. They support Network Rail, Transport for London, passenger and freight operating companies, rolling stock organisations, main infrastructure contractors and many other buying organisations in the management of supply chain risk.​​Contact Us Use the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.

​The Spring edition of Safety First, Ganymede’s quarterly safety newsletter is now available to read. ​In this edition we focus on:Coronavirus update for operatives and driversHow to cope with your mental health during the COVID19 pandemic Lessons Learned – Accidents and incidents FatigueSpeak Up Using mobile phones on site Close Call winner - Well done to Lisa Karlson, Safety Critical Operative from LondonSpring driving tips - Driving through towns and citiesAnd more...We hope you find the newsletter useful and we welcome any feedback you might have.​Read the Spring Safety First Newsletter​

Ganymede has been working with OVO Energy since 2016, one of the UK’s fastest growing energy providers.In 2019, Ganymede was appointed as an exclusive supplier to OVO Energy to supply skilled smart meter and electric vehicle (EV) car charging engineers.​The SolutionWith a large skills shortage of smart metering and EV charging engineers across the country, Ganymede’s internal systems and attraction capability has been instrumental in finding suitable candidates to fulfil OVO’s personnel requirements. We worked very closely with our client to fully understand their requirements, not only on the technical aspect but also on behavioural and characteristic traits and interpersonal skills our client was looking for. Growing the Ovo ethos was very fundamental to our client.Ganymede developed a targeted plan to attract suitable candidates that would help OVO Energy deliver their operational deliverables. Through our robust recruitment process coupled with a dedicated account manager and resource team to work solely on the requirements of OVO Energy, we were able to support throughout the whole recruitment and delivery.​​Key Facts:Ganymede has successfully supported the growth of OVO Energy by recruiting a large proportion of their technical field work forceGanymede has played an integral part working alongside OVO Energy’s internal recruitment team.​Value Added:By building an open and honest rapport with OVO Energy to get a true understanding of their requirements and challenges, Ganymede delivered excellence by supplying a technically skilled workforce who were a good fit for OVO Energy in line with their company culture and values.​Get in TouchUse the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.​