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We would like to remind everyone of the importance of making a desk booking on Comfy when visiting the office, to ensure that the experience is enjoyable and problem-free for anyone. Our lovely facilities team have spent a long time labelling desks and setting up each station with the necessary equipment, however some people are finding that their desk is not as expected when they arrive. If you find this happens to you, please report it to Facilities (now on the 2nd floor) so they can manage this rather than taking equipment from another desk, or moving to another desk without updating your booking on Comfy.
Please note that if you would like your co-workers to see where you have booked a desk, you must change your settings on Comfy under 'Your Preferences' to show your location. By default, this is turned off.

Additionally, to ensure the safety of our co-workers and company information, we ask that everyone is mindful of the risks of piggybacking and tailgating, which are tactics used by unauthorised people to enter restricted locations. These people may blend in and/or claim to have legitimate reason to be there. To prevent this, it is important that make sure that no-one follows behind you when entering the building and that doors close properly behind you, to wear your Jacobs badge clearly when in the office so those without can be easily identified, and to report anything you might find suspicious to Facilities.

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A date for your diaries...
To end another great year at Jacobs, the Leeds Office Winter Party is back for the first time since COVID. This will be held at 14:00 on 16th December at The Midnight Bell, Water Lane. This should be a great chance to connect and network with people who you might not work with on a regular basis, which has been difficult since we began hybrid working. We hope to see you there, please use this link Leeds Winter Party 2022.xlsx to confirm your dietary requirements by the 9th December.

Please note that train strikes have been planned for this day since this event was organised. Please make sure that you can get there and back safely if you are planning to attend.

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Join us on Thursday 8th December in the office for Christmas Jumper Day! Donate £2 to Save the Children and wear your best festive and fun Christmas jumper. Feel free to bring some homemade goods for us to sell and further raise money! If you wish to donate to this worth cause, please use the link below:
https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/

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2nd Floor Re-Opening: A Ceremonious Visit from Hillary Benn MP of Leeds Central (04/11/2022)

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2nd Floor Re-Opening: A Ceremonious Visit from Hillary Benn MP of Leeds Central (04/11/2022)

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As part of our grand re-opening of the 2nd Floor, we were delighted to have had the honoured visit of Hillary Benn MP of Leeds Central. Members of our team demonstrated their passion and commitment on how we strive to challenge today and reinvent tomorrow. This included a discussion on the Kibiraro Bridge project in Rwanda, that Aleksandra Tomczyk volunteered for last summer. The 2nd Floor re-opening is a hallmark to the increase in Jacobs regional operation and capacity across West Yorkshire. With the possibility of welcoming future guests, we are able to share our legacy across Leeds and beyond.

To add to this, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Senior Vice President and General Manager (P&PS Europe) Kate Kenny visited on the 10th of November.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a type of depression that happens due to seasonal changes which disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm.

Some common symptoms are:

Feelings of depression

Tiredness / Low energy

Loss of interest in activities

Changes in appetite / Weight gain

Over sleeping

Ease it by:

Get regular exercise, a daily walk in daylight is ideal

Open the blinds, make your work environment light and airy

Eat a healthy balanced diet

Get more Vitamin D

Click here for more information: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/treatment/

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Please listen to the introduction from Kate Kenny (Watch 'P&PS Europe Town hall - November 29 2022' | Microsoft Stream (Classic)) that stresses the importance of taking a step back and reigniting our efforts to live Beyond Zero. After a couple of years leading Beyond Zero in Leeds, Rob is stepping down as our lead as it is difficult for him to dedicate the time as he mainly based in York. Thanks to Rob for making a difference in the last couple of years. Our new lead will be Alex Tomczyk who will be reconvening our Beyond Zero team and focusing on some key messages.

Home Page - OMLV2 - Mental health affects each and every one of us. Mental ill health remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, but too often, we fail to address it, talk about it, or invest in preventing it. One Million Lives is a tool developed by Jacobs, designed as a countermeasure to tackle mental ill health and secure wellbeing. By doing either a full or daily check-in every day, week or month, you are able to test the state of your mental health and understand the steps required to improve it. Furthermore, the tool can be used by members outside of Jacobs including family and friends.

However, One Million Lives is not intended to be a substitute for professional care. If you are struggling or suspect you are suffering from any mental health or other medical conditions, please seek immediate help from your doctor, local health service, or one of the organisations:

Emergency Services: 999
Samaritans: 116 123
Hope Line UK: 0800 068 41 41
Shout (Text Only): 85258

Many of our own Jacobs employees here in Leeds are Positive Mental Health Champions, whilst they are not professionals, they are always happy for you to talk in confidence about your mental health and wellbeing without judgement.

Jacobs Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a free and confidential service available to all employees which provides counselling, legal and financial advice. This can be accessed 24/7 by phone on 0800 282 193, or using this link Optum.

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The application process for the 2023 bridge build in Rwanda will open on 15th December 2022. Find out more information about this opportunity under this link. Attendance at the information calls is encouraged (Option 3 seems the best fitting for UK time zone) and you can always get in touch with Aleksandra Tomczyk if you have any questions or concerns.

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Senior Consultant, Rail Vehicle Engineering – Electrical

EIA Consultant / Senior Consultant

Principal Highways Engineer

Lighting and Power Engineer – Transportation Technology

Street Lighting Design Engineer – Technology

Highways Engineer

Senior Highways Engineer

Engineering Manager, Highways

Deputy Head of Planning - Transportation

Principal Civil Engineer (Rivers)

Solution Developer

Senior Developer (Low Code)

Information Manager, Transportation

Senior/Principal Quantity Surveyor

Private Sector Client Account Director

Lead Information Manager, Transportation

Principal Road Safety Engineer

Associate Director Systems Engineer

Major Programme Director - Power & Energy

Engineer/Senior Engineer (Construction Materials)

Construction Manager

Senior GIS Analyst

Principal Engineer, Smart Solutions - Transportation Technology

Commercial Delivery Portfolio Lead, Transportation

Principal Systems Engineer

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A warm welcome to our new starters from September 2022!

Muhammad Fahad - Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Apprentice (Level 6)
Lakhwinder Singh - Town Planning - Masters (Level 7) Apprenticeship
Beth Cooper - Seasonal Ecologist (Undergrad)
Jessica Louise Madden - Graduate Modeller
Christopher Edward Clark - Project Manager

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