As we get closer to Veterans Day, I like to reflect on why we observe the holiday and what it has become. Veterans Day shares a distinction separate from Memorial Day in many countries (learn more about the differences here). Originally coined as Armistice Day,…

The week of Oct. 16, 2023, was Global Week of Giving at Blue Yonder, and our associates contributed more than 700 hours of volunteer time helping local communities!! With World Food Day taking place on Oct. 16, food insecurity was a primary focus for several…

World Food Day is celebrated annually on Oct. 16. Nearly 3 out of 10 people globally experience food insecurity (i.e., not having enough food or adequate food to meet your needs), according to the World Bank Group. The day was commissioned by the United Nations…

October is LGBTQ+ History Month and Oct. 10 is National Coming Out Day. This day honors people’s authentic selves as sharing who we are is not always safe or easy. As Allies, we need to acknowledge the impact of the support that we can offer…

Mahak Singhal, a Motion Graphic Designer based in India at Blue Yonder, shares her celebrations and experiences about Ganesh Chaturthi, one of her most-awaited festivals of the year. Each year Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayak Chaturthi occurs on the fourth day of the Hindu…

September is Self-Care Awareness Month in the U.S., reminding us to time to remind us that taking care of ourselves is important. In honor of the month, Rahul Vyas, Ph.D., a Lead on Blue Yonder’s Learning & Development team, shares a follow-up to his National…

As back to school rolls around across the globe, we are celebrating National School Picture Day in the U.S., which takes place the second Thursday of September! School photos are a rite of passage, they capture our journey into adulthood. Looking at these photos gives…

As humans, we connect through stories, sharing ourselves so others might learn from a different lens. Our DIVE In blog series does just that, it builds connection and empathy, to normalize conversation across all areas. In August 2020, we transitioned our weekly Wednesdays for Women…

National Got Checked Day takes place on Aug. 26 and aims to encourage women (and men!) to do their regular breast cancer checks. In honor of the day, Blue Yonder associate Jessica Thatcher shares her connection to breast cancer and why it’s important to get…

Each year, National Relaxation Day takes place on Aug. 15. In honor of the day, Rahul Vyas, Ph.D., a Lead on Blue Yonder’s Learning & Development team, shares a personal poem and his insights into how you can best relax. A pause, a breath, a…