Corporate Social Responsibility
- by: Tom Boehm
- November 09, 2021
- Learn more about why businesses need to invest more in STEM education – and start even earlier than college.
Why We’re Supporting Youth STEM Initiatives (and You Should Too)
- by: Natalie Bodus
- October 28, 2021
- We must all do more to make the workplace – and the world – more accessible to people of all abilities.
Diversity Works: Employing People with Disabilities Improves Everyone’s Lives
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- October 13, 2021
- Read on to learn how Zebra employees in Mexico are honoring their country with volunteerism.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Empowering the Next Generation to Carry a Legacy of Love
- by: Laura Kennedy
- October 11, 2021
- October 11 may be celebrated as National Coming Out Day in a few countries. But the bravery, authenticity and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community should be celebrated on a global scale, every day.
It’s Not Easy to Come Out for the First Time. Or the 100th Time. But We Can’t Hide Who We Are Anymore.
- by: Natalie Bodus
- September 30, 2021
- These are the best practices my team relies on to attract diverse talent, create an equitable company culture and elevate Zebra as a top workplace.
Inclusion and Diversity Action Report: What Zebra Has Been Doing to Bring More Diverse Perspectives to Customer Projects
- by: Monica Kielawa
- September 20, 2021
- Find out how we can all better celebrate the beauty of Hispanic traditions and help nurture the growth of the next generation.
Two Inclusion and Diversity Champions Share Truths of the Latinx Experience on the Journey for Greater Empowerment
- by: Christine Weber
- September 08, 2021
- According to the Zebra Supplies team that came up with these cool labels, they won’t melt under heat lamps or high kitchen temperatures. But they will just melt away under running water.
Dissolvable Labels are Now a Thing, and Both Mother Nature and Restaurateurs are Rejoicing
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- August 26, 2021
- Nearly 200 Zebras in 11 countries stepped up to help local heroes fulfill their missions and fill others’ hearts with joy.
Doing Well by Doing Good: See How We Helped Restore Communities During Zebra’s Second Annual #GlobalWeekofService
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 20, 2021
- In this exclusive interview, Greg Buzek, founder and president of retail analyst firm IHL Group, reveals how his prolific career has fueled his philanthropic mission with RetailROI, a nonprofit he co-founded to help orphans around the world.
Doing Well by Doing Good: How You Can Leverage Your Professional Experience for Philanthropic Purposes (According to Someone Who Has)
- by: Monica Kielawa
- July 23, 2021
- Hear how two recent college graduates have been empowered to find the right career path and accelerate their personal and professional growth since entering Zebra’s hands-on Finance Development Program.
The Most Valuable Gift You Could Give to Young Professionals is Right Under Your Nose
- by: Tom Schmidt
- July 21, 2021
- The mobility capabilities they need today may not be what they need tomorrow, yet they always need the right technology tools for the task at hand.
Four Reasons Why It May Be Smart for You to Rent or Buy Refurbished Mobile Devices for Your Workers Right Now
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 19, 2021
- Many women are afraid to be candid about their mental health struggles, especially in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. But you can be an ally for those emotionally affected by the pandemic and burdened by other personal and cultural afflictions.
It’s Time to Destigmatize Women’s Mental Health, Especially Within the Asian Community. Here’s How Companies Can Help.
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- July 12, 2021
- Front-line workers have been our backbone during these challenging and uncertain times. Join us as we step up to give back to these hardworking individuals.
Help Us Restore Our Local Heroes and Communities During the 2021 #GlobalWeekofService
- by: Anders Gustafsson
- July 06, 2021
- See just how much Zebra employees, partners and customers have accomplished together in a few short months and learn about the positive impacts they’re making in the world through the power of innovation.
Winning in 2021: Meet Some of the Customers, Partners, and Employees Who are Delivering a Performance Edge and Changing How Business is Done.
- by: Jeff White
- July 02, 2021
- July may be International Plastic Bag Free Day, but Zebra is committed to reducing our use of plastic bags and shrink wrap every day from here forward. This is why.
Is It Really Possible for Supply Chain Companies to Go Plastic Free? We’re Not Sure, but We Should Try.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 01, 2021
- Hear how Therese Van Ryne’s live reading of her inspirational children’s book, “Zippy’s Special Gift,” supported Bernie’s Book Bank to empower thousands of children to realize and celebrate their own special gifts.
A Special Gift on a Special Day: Storybook Festival Shares Stories of Love and Acceptance with Children
- by: Natalie Bodus
- June 29, 2021
- In this exclusive video chat, Tami Froese explains how Zebra’s inclusive procurement practices have improved outcomes for the company, its customers and global communities – and how they can be replicated by others for the benefit of all.
Expert: “Greater Inclusion and Diversity Can Change Everything, Including Both Supplier and Supply Chain Resilience”
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 04, 2021
- Find out how members of Zebra’s Green Product Council are celebrating World Environment Day – and working to reduce the environmental impact of technology every other day of the year.
Meet the Experts on a Mission to Protect Our Planet…One Mobile Device at a Time
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 01, 2021
- Deanna Self has proven anything is possible with a little creativity, compassion and drive.
Meet the Supply Chain Champion Who Is Focused on Bringing Her Authentic Self to Work Every Day – and Helping Others Do the Same
- by: John Pollard
- May 23, 2021
- Zebra has made a commitment to give back to those in need in our communities. Find out how we’re walking the walk with events such as Run Rich Run.
These NFL Legends are Racing to Help Others Beat Cancer
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 19, 2021
- Learn how you can help the Asian and Pacific Islander communities celebrate – and protect – their heritage. Xenophobia may stem from deep-rooted biases, but that doesn’t mean we should just let it continue.
Meet the Champion: Why Rachel Fabugais is Stepping Up to Help Asians All Around the World Stand Up to Hate
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- May 09, 2021
- Find out how Zebra is working with Direct Relief and other NGOs to get more life-saving resources to India’s citizens and healthcare providers.
COVID-19 is Hitting India Hard, and Millions of People Need Our Help Right Now
- by: Dan Carroll
- May 03, 2021
- We want both the environment and your business to thrive for a very long time – just like you do.
Business Owners: Do You Want to Operate More Sustainably? Here’s One Way How.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 30, 2021
- The seemingly small, but intentional, steps we take to foster even greater inclusion and diversity are so critical to the personal growth and professional success of those across Zebra Nation.
Inclusion and Diversity Action Report: We’ve Spent the Last Three Months Listening, Learning and Introducing Changes that We Hope Will Make Work (and Life) Better for Employees
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 27, 2021
- Find out why this illustrative book is quickly becoming a favorite of kids and adults all around the world.
Critics are Calling Zippy’s Special Gift a “Must Read” This Summer – by Everyone
- by: Shohail Ahmed
- April 22, 2021
- We’re celebrating Earth Day by sharing best practices around life cycle assessments.
Doing Our Part to Help Restore Our Earth: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Product Life Cycle Management
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 20, 2021
- April 21 will be a “Day of Understanding” within Zebra Nation. But we really want it to be a global day of action. Our CEO Anders Gustafsson explains how you can join in.
Zebra CEO Makes Commitment to Fostering a Culture of Belonging: “Active Listening Leads to Real Action.”
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 14, 2021
- Hear how we’re taking time for women and their allies to share their past experiences and learn from them to positively influence our future.
What it Means to Be a Woman in Latin America: How Society Has Been Constructed Around Gender
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- March 15, 2021
- Read more about how and why Zebra has raised nearly $35,000 USD for our strategic philanthropic partner thus far in 2021.
Celebrating Red Cross Month: How We’re Helping Turn Compassion into Action
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 08, 2021
- As part of our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day celebrations, we’re pausing to contemplate what more can be done to create a gender equal world.
We #ChooseToChallenge Men Be Better Advocates for Women in the Workplace
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- February 09, 2021
- Zebra employees in the United States hosted a three-part virtual tech camp for FIRST® Inspires and STEM students in January to help close the learning gap.
Holding the Line: How Zebra is Helping High School Students Maintain Access to STEM Education Programs During the Pandemic
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- February 04, 2021
- Our annual Season of Giving took on a new meaning in 2020 with the percentage of people requiring essential services globally rising significantly.
Celebrating the Season of Giving by Giving Where It’s Needed Most
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 26, 2021
- In this exclusive podcast interview, we learn what it really means to be a well-rounded athlete and a true professional.
“Beyond the Basics”: NFL Pro Brandon Copeland Talks About What It Takes to Be a Winner, On and Off the Field
- by: Natalie Bodus
- January 11, 2021
- We have been taking tangible steps to create a culture of belonging within Zebra Nation.
Inclusion and Diversity Action Report: How We’re Walking the Walk (and Continuing to Talk)
- by: Anders Gustafsson
- December 21, 2020
- And that gives us hope that both industries and individuals will have the means to recover and prosper in the coming months.
2020 May Not Have Been the Year We All Hoped for, But We Still Accomplished Remarkable Feats, Proving Just How Resilient We Can Be
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- December 07, 2020
- This holiday season, we’re counting our blessings and recounting all the ways that Zebras around the world have stepped up and, in some cases, literally sat down to help make this world a better place.
Turning the Page on 2020: Reflecting on All the “Special Gifts” We’ve Been Able to Share with Others in Our Communities This Year, including a New Children’s Book That Teaches Kindness and Acceptance
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- October 28, 2020
- Learn about the many different ways that Zebras demonstrated their commitment to their communities – even in the midst of a pandemic.
Doing Well by Doing Good: Highlights from Zebra’s First-Ever Global Week of Service
- by: James McCarthy
- October 21, 2020
- Rugged tablets provide mobile engineers with the operational visibility and intelligence needed to proactively improve asset performance and expedite asset recovery actions in a highly efficient manner.
This Is the Technology That Has Helped Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Effectively Increase Service Reliability
- by: Natalie Bodus
- October 19, 2020
- Zebra’s new Senior Director of Inclusion and Diversity and Employer Brand details what we’re doing to build a culture of belonging within Zebra Nation.
Zebra is Listening: How We’re Taking Action to Ensure Everyone is Seen, Heard, Valued and Respected
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 15, 2020
- Malicious acts aren’t the only thing you need to worry about. Employee mistakes can also lead to device and data breaches.
Ask the Expert: How Can My Organization Recognize and Defend Against Internal Security Threats?
- by: S. David Silk
- October 07, 2020
- Spoiler alert: it is! But only if you can see, analyze and make changes to what’s happening inside those trailers and containers, in real time, during loading and unloading.
Is It Possible to Ship More Goods Using Fewer Trucks and Containers? And Without Causing More CO2 Emissions?
- by: Jennifer Chu
- October 01, 2020
- Zebra employees in Taiwan host one-day tech camp for FIRST® Robotics Competition students.
A Seat at the Table: How Onsite Experiences Position Students for Futures in STEM
- by: Rikki Jennings
- September 29, 2020
- The winners of our “International Year of the Nurse and Midwife” innovation contest share the technology solutions that they believe could be most impactful in every region of the world.
What Is It Going to Take to Deliver the “Right Patient Care at the Right Time” Every Time? These Nurses Have Some Ideas.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 23, 2020
- Find out from two of Zebra’s experts how the circular economy model works and how it can economically benefit participants while boosting sustainability efforts.
Ask the Expert: What Is the Circular Economy? And Why Should I Get My Business in the “Loop”?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 25, 2020
- Lucas Gautier has been training with the Red Cross for 15 years to lead his team through something like the COVID-19 outbreak. But how does one really prepare for something as stirring as these past months have been?
Living the Rugged Life (Safely): What It’s Like Volunteering on the Front Lines of a Global Pandemic
- by: Christine Weber
- August 21, 2020
- As more sustainable supplies become available, it’s important to learn which ones can make the greatest impact on your printing applications.
Eco-friendly Supplies Are Gaining Traction Across the World. This is How and Why You Should Use Them in Your Business.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 06, 2020
- 2020 has been anything but ordinary, yet Zebras all around the world have continued to accomplish extraordinary things!
Global Industries and Local Communities Alike are Celebrating the Innovation and Impact of These Very Special Zebras Right Now
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 26, 2020
- Zebra’s supply chain leader talks about the procurement policies and inclusion practices that Zebra utilizes to improve the diversity of its global supply chain and reseller network.
Ask the Expert: How Can Companies Better Diversify Their Supply Chains?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 07, 2020
- How Zebras around the world are doing good – from a distance.
There is No Planet B: Mobilizing in Support of Climate Action for Earth Day
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 30, 2020
- Last year, the time that Scott Murchison spent volunteering with a hospital and ambulance company equated to almost 20 weeks of full-time work. That was on top of the 52 weeks he worked full time for Zebra as an engineer.
Rugged Life: What It’s Actually Like to Be a Volunteer First Responder
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- April 23, 2020
- We’re sharing our time, talent and technology to ensure those on the front lines of this fight can gain an operational and intelligence advantage without compromising their well-being.
Doing Good While Staying Well: How Zebra is Giving Back to Local Communities During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- by: Jeffrey White
- April 22, 2020
- This Earth Day, learn how – and why – companies like Zebra are prioritizing packaging reduction as global sustainability initiatives garner additional investments.
Packaging for the Planet: Cost Savings are Just One Benefit of More Sustainable Shipment Strategies
- by: Rob Armstrong
- April 14, 2020
- We are doing all we can at Zebra to protect and support front-line workers across industries as they work tirelessly to protect and support our friends, families and communities.
Today (and Everyday) We Pause to Salute the Front-Line Heroes
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- March 20, 2020
- Blood and monetary donations are in extreme demand right now. Learn how you can contribute.
Join Zebra in Supporting the Red Cross’ Response to COVID-19
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 12, 2020
- Find out why the Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN) has proved to be such a winning concept for global employee engagement.
#ThrowbackThursday HERstory: Meet the Women Behind Zebra’s First Inclusion Network
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 05, 2020
- Over $40,000 USD raised for the Red Cross at global sales and channel partner events throughout January.
Moving Forward by Giving Back: How Zebra and Its Partners Entered 2020 with a Bang
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 28, 2020
- Hear about all the amazing ways that we were able to give back to our global communities this past holiday season.
From Atlantic to Pacific, Gee, These Zebras are Terrific!
- by: Luiz Cunha
- January 15, 2020
- How a pilot program for seed traceability is using technology to aid conservation efforts
One Small Step for Seedlings, One Giant Leap for Native Species
- by: Tom Boehm
- January 02, 2020
- Expanding real-time location solutions (RTLS) use in the FIRST organization
A Case for Innovation: Enabling FIRST Robotics Competition Students to Explore their Edge
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- December 06, 2019
- We are gifting our time, technology and resources to those who need it most around the world.
How Zebra is Celebrating This “Season of Giving”
- by: Michael Zimmerman
- November 10, 2019
- We sit down with U.S. Marine veteran and VETZ chair Michael Zimmerman to learn about the many ways that Zebra is honoring veterans and providing support to employees and community members who have served.
Blog Exclusive | Zebra Launches New VETZ Initiative
- by: Rob Armstrong
- October 23, 2019
- Hear why Zebras are compelled to step up (and sit down) in support of the American Red Cross.
Stories from the Edge | Donating Just One Pint of Blood Can Change Dozens of Lives…Forever!
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 11, 2019
- See Why Crain’s Chicago Business Named Mike Stent a 2019 Notable LGBTQ+ Executive
Meet the Man Behind ZEAL: Zebra’s Equality Alliance
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 14, 2019
- As Zebra’s Supply Chain and Services Lead Steve Williams Explains, “Inclusion and Diversity” Efforts Can’t be Exclusive to the Human Resources Function Anymore
Ask the Expert: What Does “Inclusion and Diversity” Mean in Business Today?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 25, 2019
- Members of the 2019 Zebra Intern Class talk about why giving back is important to them
These Zebras are Making a Difference, In More Ways Than One
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 22, 2019
- Long-time Customer Talks About the Personal Impact of Zebra’s CSR Program
Extraordinary Giving, the Zebra Way
- by: Tom Boehm
- July 17, 2019
- Why Zebra is Going Global with FIRST Robotics
Stories from the Edge: The Universal Language of Collaboration
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 16, 2019
- Serving a Warm Meal to Others Warmed the Hearts of these Zebras in Canada During the #50HourChallenge
Zebras Chime In: How We Capture Our Sense of Purpose in Our Communities
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 14, 2019
- 5-year-old Collin Pruitt needed blood. Enough for nearly 200 transfusions. We’re participating in the American Red Cross #MissingTypes campaign to ensure everyone who needs blood can receive it.
Filling the #MissingTypes One Letter at a Time
- by: Nick Clemente
- May 20, 2019
- Zebra L10 portfolio achieves EPEAT Silver Rating against updated 2019 standards
Corporate Social Responsibility: How Zebra is Raising the Bar with Its Rugged Tablets
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- April 21, 2019
- Expanding Our Scope of “Sustainability”
A Sneak Peek into How Zebra Will Give Back to Global Communities on Earth Day – and All Year Round
- by: Tom Boehm
- April 11, 2019
- Zebra employee mentors robotics team for over 20 years while company grows commitment to supporting technical education
#ThrowbackThursday – The History of Zebra’s Support for FIRST®
- by: Joe White
- April 02, 2019
- Next-generation of ultra-rugged mobile computer will help warehouse operators, retailers and manufacturers prepare for the future while preserving the efficiency of past processes
e-Commerce is Driving an (Environmentally-Conscious) Evolution in Mobile Computer Design
- by: Darrin Utynek
- March 11, 2019
- When Zebra Technologies contacted us and asked if they could send over a group of Zebra volunteers to help Bernie’s Book Bank dismantle our 144,000, 10.6-foot, 35-ton, WORLD RECORD BREAKING book pyramid, we quickly accepted!
A Guinness World Record Empowered with Zebra Technology
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 08, 2019
- Integrity is perhaps more powerfully evidenced by the actions taken behind the scenes
A Company's Integrity Often Shines Brightest in its Simplest Everyday Actions
- by: Tom McNeela
- March 05, 2019
- To “intensify innovation,” we have to address the increased reliance on mobile technologies and rapid expansion of mobile workflows.
Integrity Drives Our Business Growth and Defines Our Core Mission
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