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In this staff newsletter we hear from Max about our new Behaviour Framework; there's the first of our weekly surveys to find out how you're feeling; the Christmas fun continues with our virtual advent calendar and a conundrum for a chance to win a prize; by-election news; and two really informative events: a menopause webinar and a mental health 'lunch and learn' at Elizabeth House
An update from Maxine O'Mahony on the Behaviour Framework
Behaviour Framework
As Max explains in her video above, our new Behaviour Framework has just been launched, and will start to shape the way we work.
Read the full framework on our intranet and find out more about how and why it has been developed.
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Covid-19 office update
You will have seen national news stories recently that rules around face coverings have changed.
We have laid out some basic guidance in Breckland's response to this. You can find out more by following the link to our Intranet page.
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Welcome to our newest councillor!
Max, as our Returning Officer, would like to congratulate everyone involved in yesterday's by-election on their superb work!
The result was that our Hermitage ward is now represented by Cllr Robert Hambidge (Con).
It's important we all know who all our elected members are, and this is a good chance to remind yourself - the information is kept up to date on our website and intranet.
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Take some time to reflect
As part of our Health and Wellbeing plan for December, we are asking you to take some time to reflect on the last twelve months as well as reflecting on your path going forward.
Each week, for the next four weeks, we’ll be taking a temperature check on how you’re feeling and what your thoughts are on a range of things but particularly on our new ways of working. The survey is anonymous and will only take a minute to complete. We really want to hear your views, which will help shape our next steps!
You can find out more about this on our intranet.
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Book now for this menopause webinar
Places are still available on our ‘Let's Talk Menopause’ webinar with Dr Catherine.
The Teams session will take place on Friday 7 January 2022 – 9:30am – 11:30am.
A whistle-stop tour covering the current thinking about the massive impact the menopause can have on a woman, her partner, her family, and work colleagues; and how it can be positively managed to avoid unnecessary negative impacts.
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What's behind the door today?
Have you been opening your virtual Advent calendar doors everyday? Why not check what's behind Friday's door! There lots of fun activities, tips and tricks to make the most from your festive season.
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Christmas newsletter conundrum
Answer this riddle for a chance to win Monday's advent prize!
What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
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Police visit Elizabeth House
Yesterday we welcomed members of the Norfolk and Suffolk Constabulary to come and see our refurbished offices. Needless to say they were blown away by the space but most importantly picked up the ‘buzzy and happy feel about the place’ and expressed how ‘lucky [we are] to work in such an amazing’ environment. But hey, we knew that, didn’t we?
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Dereham Times Awards
We are happy to announce that the opening of the Ellenor Fenn Garden and the Dereham Yarn Bombing have been shortlisted for 'Moment of the Year' as part of the Dereham Times Awards.
If you would like to vote, use the link below.
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Shout out to Michala Benton!
"I would just like to pass on my sincere thanks to Michala in Housing, for dealing with a housing emergency, so quickly and compassionately. Her response was brilliant, thank you"
Stuart Terry
Breckland Councillor For Boudicca Ward Thetford
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Mental health 'lunch and learn'
Attend the event in the Arena area, 11am to 1pm to learn more about mindfulness.
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