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The first in an ongoing series of Aberdeenshire Update video news bulletins for staff is now online. It’s available on YouTube so let’s try and encourage all staff who don’t have network access to see it too. Pass on the link to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHDXEpN4ZQw&feature=youtu.be

This marks a shift in employee communications, with a view to providing more video news in the future. In this first instalment, hear from Chief Executive Jim Savege on what ‘one council’ really means, get an insight into the new Getting It Right For Every Child In Aberdeenshire website and see behind the scenes at Buchan House before staff move in to this brand new Peterhead office hub next week.

Kate Bond, Head of Service for Customer Communication and Improvement explains: “Not only are we embracing the digital age but recognising that people enjoy receiving news in different ways. This isn’t all about us ‘doing the news’, though, and we’re keen to involve colleagues across the council in producing video clips, sourcing ideas for segments or even taking part as a roving reporter. If you’d like to join in, please email communicatebetter@aberdeenshire.gov.uk with your idea.”