Staff News

Today we will look at the immediate effect of a ransomware attack, how it happens, how it spreads, and what it does to organizations.

Cyber Week is an annual event intended to bring people and organisations together to raise cyber security awareness and to increase cyber resilience by doing so. We will be sending a message to all staff each day this week and the theme of the cyber security messages this year will be cyber-attacks and looking at examples of how cyber-attacks happen.  There have been an alarming number of cyber-attacks reported across the UK and some recently in Scotland.  We’ll look at some of the aspects of an attack in detail, especially the effects and consequences.

Are you looking to develop your skills this year?

With the support of Scottish Government funding, the Orkney Local Employability Partnership are excited to offer free opportunities for parents to develop their skills and achieve a qualification to help support their current job, or to progress in their role.

Free training on Child Impact Assessment (CIA) toolkit for children and young people affected by family members who are engaged with the justice system in Scotland.

We are delighted to announce that we are launching our second round of Guided Journaling sessions starting on Wednesday 7 February 2024 at 4.00pm.

Last week saw a fantastic team effort across Council services in responding to the challenges of the weather conditions.  I’m incredibly proud of the response of Council staff and our partners and the way we worked together to support and protect our communities. 

Are you looking to expand your skillset, learn something new or even pursue an existing passion? UHI are offering Orkney Islands Council staff an opportunity to enrol in fully-funded undergraduate study options

As we get underway in the new year, our planning for supporting the Orkney Island Games continues

Prior to the Christmas break a staff survey was launched on ‘Improving Meetings’.  So far nearly 100 of you have responded to the survey.  It closes this Friday (12 January) and we are keen to get more responses!

Please find confirmation of the Council Public Holidays dates for 2024/25 and a reminder for everyone to plan to ensure annual leave is taken by end of leave year and where necessary arrangements for approval of exceptional carry forward.