Benefits Open Enrollment (US)
Open Enrollment Period: November (Specific deadlines TBA)
The time to review your benefits and make changes to your elections is here! Our Advisor will be presenting a summary of the plans and answering questions in a recorded WebEx meeting in the coming weeks. The recording will be posted on SharePoint.
*All employees must login to PlanSource and elect new benefits for 2025 (even if you’re not electing for any benefit changes).
Flu Season: Protect Your Community
Tuesday October 29 – Ongoing
With COVID-19 still circulating and holidays around the corner, flu shots are more important than ever. Protect yourself and your community by planning your flu shot today. It’s simple! For those on DG benefits in the US, call a participating pharmacy in advance to check hours and availability, present your Cigna ID card at the pharmacy, and receive your flu shot. You can find more info on the flu shot and other Cigna-covered vaccinations here. For those in Canada and Brazil, contact Akasha Shafi or Debora Nesteruk with any questions.
All Soul’s Day (Brazil)
Saturday November 2
All Soul’s Day goes by many names, including Feast of All Souls and Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (Christian church), Defuncts’ Day (in Hungary, France, Italy, and Ecuador), and Day of the Dead (Mexico). This is a day for families to reunite, return to places significant to family history, and commemorate the dearly departed.
Veterans Day (US)
Monday November 11
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”
– Joseph Campbell
Veterans, we thank you for your service.
Remembrance Day (CAN)
Monday November 11
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve the country during times of war, conflict and peace. Canadians observe Remembrance Day with moments of silence, attendance at ceremonies, and wearing of red poppies.
Proclamation of the Republic (Brazil)
Friday November 15
On November 15, 1889, a group of Brazilian Army officers led by Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca staged a non-violent coup d’état, deposed Emperor Pedro II, and formed a provisional government with de Fonseca as President of the Republic, all in one day. Presumably, they then all crossed “topple constitutional monarchy” off their to-do lists and went to take a nap. (Image: Proclamation of the Republic, 1893, by Benedito Calixto)
Black Awareness Day (Brazil)
Wednesday November 20
Also known as Zumbi Day in honor of Zumbi dos Palmares, a 17th-century king of the escaped-slave community Quilombo dos Palmares and resistance fighter, Dia da Consciência Negra has been celebrated since the 1960s. It’s a day of reflection and education as well as a celebration of the Black community in Brazil. (Image: Zumbi, 1927, by Antônio Parreiras)
SPO Holiday Party 2024
Friday November 22
On November 22, the São Paulo office will hold its traditional Holiday Party! The event will take place at Espaço Altior from 8pm and promises to be a memorable event, full of fun, recognition and great food!
Thanksgiving (US)
Thursday November 28
Thanksgiving, rooted in 17th-century settlers’ days of prayer and harvest feasts, is now celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday of November as a time for family, friends, and gratitude.
Employees in DG US offices will have the option of receiving select Thanksgiving food items or making a donation. Keep an eye out for an email from your office manager with more details.
Safety Committe Meetings
Tuesday November 19, noon EDT (Atlanta)
Wednesday November 20, noon PDT (San Diego)
Wednesday November 20, noon MDT (Salt Lake City)
Wednesday November 20, noon EDT (Battle Creek)
Thursday November 21, 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.
If you have any events that you’d like us to include this month or in future months, let us know!
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