Labor Day (US & Canada)
Monday September 2
The very first U.S. Labor Day parade took place in 1882 to call attention to the contributions of workers. Now we carry on this tradition of celebrating our hard work with a holiday on the first Monday of September.
Thrive: Reviewer Assessments Due
Friday September 6
Team Leads, let’s keep up the Feedforward process! Make sure to take the time to empower your team members through performance assessments – setting clear expectations and recognizing strengths and growth opportunities – before the final deadline, September 6th. Visit the Thrive website for more guidance on reviewer assessments, or you can reach out to Thrive@dennisgroup.com for more information on the performance review process.
Sete de Setembro (Brazil)
Saturday September 7
On September 7th, 1822 Brazil claimed its independence from Portugal. Now, Brazil’s Independence Day is considered a public day and is celebrated with outings, picnics, air shows, parades, and musical concerts.
US College Recruiting Events
Mid September – October
It’s career fair season, and DG has a packed schedule. For more information, or interest in helping with an event reach out to Tyler McGary.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunday September 15 – Tuesday October 15
From September 15 to October 15 each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions and cultural diversity of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Americans whose heritage is rooted in 20 Latin American countries and territories: Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.
Gender Equality Week (Canada)
Sunday September 22 – Saturday September 28
Gender Equality Week is an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions that women and gender diverse communities have made to the growth, development, character and identity of Canada; to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments made in advancing gender equality; and to reconfirm commitment to address persistent gender equality gaps in Canada. Gender Equality Week is the result of the passing of Bill C-309, the Gender Equality Week Act, which received Royal Assent on June 21, 2018.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Canada)
Monday September 30
Also known as Orange Shirt Day (observed since 2013), September 30th was declared a statutory holiday in 2021-part of a country-wide response to the tragic discovery at Kamloops Indian Residential School. This day honors Indigenous survivors, families, and communities; and brings public acknowledgement to the tragic legacy of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools, as a part of the ongoing process of reconciliation.
Safety Committe Meetings
Tuesday September 17, noon EDT (Atlanta)
Wednesday September 18, noon PDT (San Diego)
Wednesday September 18, noon MDT (Salt Lake City)
Thursday September 19, noon EDT (Battle Creek)
Thursday September 19, 11am EDT (Springfield)
Want to help the DG Safety Committee plan for 2025? Join the DG safety meetings. Want to join in? Contact Chris Klesse.
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