The Important Role an HBCU Played in My Success
I am a Project Manager in the IT Project Management Office at Blue Yonder, but I did not study a STEM subject. In fact, I majored in History at Howard University. Howard was founded in 1867 as a university for freed slaves and was named…
Blue Yonder Associates Share Their Favorite Stories and Why Story Telling Is Part of Who We Are
Stories have always played a big role throughout history. After all, it is how history gets preserved and cultures pass down their traditions. In celebration of this time-honored tradition, please join us in celebrating National Storytime Week (Jan. 30-Feb. 6, 2023)! The week encourages people…
5 Chinese New Year Customs Shared by a Blue Yonder Associate in Singapore
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, celebrates the beginning of the solar Chinese calendar. Celebrations last for 15 days annually, with the first day depending on the sighting of the new moon and an animal is associated…
Seize the Day! The Importance of Taking Advantage of Career-Growing Opportunities
When Gema Verdin from Ajinomoto Foods North America was told that not everyone likes a smart woman, she saw it not as something to overcome but something to reach past. Gema jumped on career-growing opportunities every chance she could so she could learn and improve…
New Year, New Blue
As we welcome 2023, we asked our associates what they are looking forward to in the year ahead. We share a sampling of their responses in this week’s DIVE In blog. What are you looking forward to? Share with us on social! I’m setting up…
DIVE In Round-Up: 12 Lessons Blue Yonder Associates and Customers Taught Us in 2022
Each Wednesday, we share how Blue Yonder associates and customers DIVE in — their personal stories of diversity, inclusion, value and equity. Throughout the year, each has offered meaningful takeaways that allow us to see the world through their eyes. As we reflect on the…
Non-apparent Disabilities: Blue Yonder Associate Sheds Light on What You Need to Know
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is Dec. 3 and is officially recognized by the United Nations. According to the UN, “Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security.” Blue Yonder associate Jessica Bargenquast shares that not…
How Suicide Impacted Me and Why I Want to Spread a Message of Hope This Holiday Season
*Content Warning: This page contains discussion of suicide and may not be appropriate for all audiences.* Now that Veteran’s Day is behind us and the holiday season is quickly approaching, it’s important to discuss suicide awareness as loneliness tends to be common this time of…
Join Veterans of Blue Yonder on the Frontlines of Charity this Holiday Season by Supporting Toys for Tots
The holidays are usually filled with the joys of time spent with loved ones and showing gratitude for the things we have. It’s a time for people to give to those less fortunate and participate in selfless service. Though their time in the military and…
What Ryan Reynolds Taught Me About the Importance of Men’s Health
There comes a point in adulthood when you realize that you are not a kid anymore. Perhaps it’s a major life event, like graduation, marriage, having children, or being recognized by your cohorts through award or promotion. Perhaps it is a more somber event like…