March 18-24 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Neurodiversity is an umbrella term used to describe alternative thinking styles such as Dyslexia, DCD (Dyspraxia), Dyscalculia, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Autism, and ADHD. It is thought that…

In honor of National Kidney Month in March, Blue Yonder associate Tisha Bailey shares her personal connection to the cause, and why spreading awareness about kidney health and organ donation is so important to her. What is your connection to the cause? The cause has…

Each March, we celebrate Women’s History Month in the U.S. It began as a week celebration in 1981 and then transitioned to a month in 1987. The month is meant to recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in…

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration, recognizing women for their achievements without regard to divisions, and taking into account all intersections across demographics. IWD occurs each year on March 8. This year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion. According to IWD’s website, “When we inspire…

Every four years we celebrate Leap Year – when the calendar receives an extra day on Feb. 29. The reason for this additional “Leap Day” is because the earth does not orbit the sun in exactly 365 days, but slightly over. For many of us,…

February is National Heart Month. It’s a reminder not to take the most important organ inside the body for granted. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most…

World Cancer Day takes place every year on Feb. 4. It is a day to come together to honor those that have been impacted by cancer and to spread awareness. Blue Yonder associate Patrick Humphreys shares his story and why the day is important to…

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. Each year, there is an…

In India, Blue Yonder’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)/BYCares team is actively engaged in community activities throughout the year. It is a very efficient and strong team that works together, sharing a common interest: work for the betterment of fellow beings. Associate Ramya Jayaram shares her…

National Compliment Day is Jan. 24 and it is a great opportunity to give someone extra kudos to brighten their day. In fact, according to several studies conducted to better understand how individuals felt before and after giving or receiving compliments, the mood of both…