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In this staff newsletter we hear from Ben Meen about cyber security; a free webinar from Laughology for International Women's day next week; let you know about personal safety guidance training sessions; some charity work for Ukrainian's travelling with pets; local events in your area; ask your opinion on what you would like to see in the workplace; a big thank you to Holly; update you on events you can expect to see in March including staff yoga and red nose day fun and so much more; there is also a callout from Steve Hitchman for some helping hands!
Ben Meen talks about the importance of cyber security
At Breckland, our cyber security can be influenced by a wide range of factors, including international events, and there is currently a heightened risk of malicious cyber incidents occurring here within the UK.
You will soon be receiving an email inviting you to complete some mandatory cyber security training. This is designed to support you in raising your awareness. It is important that you all ensure that this training is completed no later than 1 month after it is issued to help do your part in keeping Breckland Council secure.
International Women's day
On 8 March 2022 we celebrate International Women's Day.
This is a day when we celebrate the amazing social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women - while also campaigning for greater progress towards gender equality.
If you’d like to celebrate this day by looking at how to break biases and create an environment that’s inclusive for all, then come and join us for a FREE 45-minute webinar brought to you by Laughology.
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | 12.00 - 12:45pm | FREE
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Would you like some Personal Safety Guidance training?
As part of the Personal Safety Breckland Cares campaign and to accompany the revised Lone Working and Violence at Work Procedures, we are running two short Personal Safety training sessions. These sessions will provide important information and advice on personal safety applicable to the workplace and beyond.
The sessions are being run on teams on the 14 and 24 March from 12pm-1pm and 1pm to 2pm respectively.
If anyone would like to attend please email HSAdvisor@pspsl.co.uk, detailing the date you would like to attend and an invite will be sent out.
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Helping the pets and people of Ukraine
Charlotte Brenan, S106 Monitoring & Compliance Officer at Breckland, wants to make you aware of the brilliant work her daughter has been doing, raising money for people in the Ukraine travelling with pets.
She has designed some adorable animal centred tote bags and has already raised over £150 ! I think we can all agree this is a great initiative for an incredibly important cause.
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Don't miss your town's 'All About Local' roadshow!
During the month of March, Breckland Council and the Local Flavours team are bringing roadshows to the five market towns in the district. The roadshows are a 'feast of localness', encouraging visitors to find out what each unique town has to offer.
Find out when it is visiting a town near you!
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 Have your say on what you would like to see in the office!
Do you have an idea of what you would like to see in the office? The idea of a lightbox with the words #Teambreakland has been very popular, along with additional objects & stories that represents our workforce.
If you have any thoughts on some soft furnishing ornaments/pictures/plants that you would like to see that represents the following agreed words and any additional words you would like to see added.
March health and wellbeing events
We have an exciting range of activities planned for March including pancake day, yoga, bookswaps and so much more!
Check out the calendar to find out what March has in store.
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Thank you Holly!
Julia Perry wanted to say a massive thank you to Holly Attlesey in the Communications Team for being so helpful implementing our Wellbeing and Enrichment activities at Elizabeth House. There is lots of work that goes on behind the scenes behind these events and Holly is always so helpful, solution focused, and she really cares about staff wellbeing. I’ve really enjoy working with Holly, she is such an asset to the communication team.
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