Staff News
Are you missing out on the Council's £200 Cost of Living payment?
Information about the Council's Cost of Living Payment, who is eligible, and how to apply.
01 February 2023
A huge, big thank you - from Interim Chief Executive John Mundell
John Mundell thanks staff and councillors for their support, kindness and dedication over his time as Interim Chief Executive for the Council.
31 January 2023
New Chief Executive - welcome message from Convener
Orkney Islands Council Convener welcomes Oliver Reid as its new Chief Executive - and expresses thanks to outgoing Interim Chief Executive, John Mundell.
23 January 2023
Data breaches – Reminder on good email practice
The Council’s Corporate Leadership Team recently considered a report on data breaches or near misses across the organisation.
We all have responsibilities to ensure the security of the data we hold and therefore I felt it appropriate to share some details of this report and some important reminders about how we can all keep our data safe, particularly in regards to data being sent by email.
18 January 2023
Investors in People award success for OIC
A message to staff from Interim Chief Executive John Mundell as OIC achieves the Investors in People standard award.
17 January 2023