It’s been four years since we added our “Brainstorm with us” button on SharePoint. We’ve heard your ideas and are always open to more! So come collaborate with us on ways to make DG a better place to work and help us understand where and how best to focus our efforts. You can find the suggestion box button on SharePoint, just below the Projects slider.
Carnaval
Friday February 28 – Wednesday March 5
This world-famous, highly anticipated holidayis celebrated in different ways all across Brazil with each region contributing its unique touch. Some of the festivities include vibrant costumes, delicious food, samba dancing, and parades. In Rio and São Paulo, Samba schools compete as they showcase a choreographed story as part of the parade. Click thislinkto read more about the various ways Carnaval is celebrated in Brazil.
International Women’s Day
Saturday March 8
Happy International Women’s Day! The very first Women’s Day happened in New York City in 1909 as a celebration of working women. Since then, it has gained momentum and popularity in countries around the world and has come to be a celebration of womanhood, women’s rights, and working women’s contributions to the world.
Daylight Saving Starts
Sunday March 9, 2am
It’s time to advance your clocks one hour for Daylight Saving Time!
St. Patrick’s Day
Monday March 17
“May every day for you be happy from the start and may you always have good luck and a song within your heart.”
Spring Equinox
Thursday March 20
Welcome back, Spring!
Safety Committee Meetings
The individual Office Safety Committees will merge into a company-wide Safety Committee with representatives from each office. Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, alternating between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM EST to accommodate time zones. The 2025 meeting dates are:
Q1 March 20 at 12:30 eastern Q2 June 19 at 2:30 eastern Q3 September 18 at 12:30 eastern Q4 December 18 at 2:30 eastern
Want to help the DG Safety Committee plan for 2025? Join the DG safety meetings. Want to join in? Contact Todd Miller or Jake Farina.