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In this staff newsletter we have an update from our Chief Executive about what impact the new government announcements will have on our working arrangements; a look at the new management structure and booklet; a request for you to fill out our anonymous survey; a reminder about the staff Facebook page; a link to the men's mental health chat for those who missed it; a request for you to send in some fun and festive pictures; the new newsletter conundrum; a look at the health and wellbeing calendar for December; advice on what to do if you're pinged; important meeting room changes and a invite to our virtual Christmas quiz!
An update from Maxine O'Mahony
 New Council Structure
Following the appointment of Jason Cole and Stephen James as Executive Directors at Breckland, we have updated the CMT/SMT structure.
Your line managers should have made you aware of any changes to your department, but if you aren't sure or want to check again, view the structure and booklet on the intranet page.
How are you feeling?
Following the announcement yesterday, we wanted to check in with you all and see how you are feeling about transitioning back to working from home and minimising office time.
The survey is anonymous and only has 2 short questions!
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Are you on our Staff Facebook Page?
Did you know we have a Breckland Facebook page? You will see reminders about upcoming events, important staff news, fun pictures and plenty of memes!
Join the group today to make sure you can keep up to date with your colleagues.
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Men's Health Chat Show
Thrive4Life hosted a live streamed Men's Health Chat show with two leading men's health experts.
If you didn't get a chance to join the session, a recording is below and available until 26 February 2022.
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Send in your pictures!
As we all start the transition to working from home again, it's important to feel connected.
I have kicked off the trend by including a picture of my beautiful labradoodle Ruby. Do you have any festive & fun pictures that you want to share?
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Christmas Newsletter Conundrum
We loved your responses last week, and thanks to those of you who sent in your own favourite riddles- some still have us scratching our heads!
This weeks riddle is:
George, Helen, and Steve are drinking coffee. Bert, Karen, and Dave are drinking soda. Using logic, is Elizabeth drinking coffee or soda?
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Do Good December!
This months health and wellbeing calendar focuses on 'Do Good December'.
We're encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness. Kindness is contagious, and helping others has been proven to make us feel better too!
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What to do if you get pinged
Our top priority if the safety of all of Breckland's staff and we know at #TeamBreckland you all have a strong sense of looking out for each other too.
With that in mind, and given the recent move to Plan B measures nationally, we have reviewed our guidance on what to do if you receive a message or 'ping' to inform you that you may have been in contact with someone with coronavirus
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Important Meeting Room Changes
From next Wednesday (15 December), our Covid testing room (currently in the Dereham Room) will be moving to the Fox Meeting Room on the first floor of Elizabeth House. You are strongly encouraged to take a lateral flow test if you need to come into the building, and we'll continue to offer testing from this room from 8am-10am for those unable to do so at home.
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New Staff Directory
We have a new-look staff directory launching on Monday.
In preparation the Digital team have created a walk through video of how to use it!
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