The flurry of changes to office opening dates continues as the delta variant continues to spread. Just this week Google pushed back their return to office plans to January. Having a hard time keeping track of all of this? Check this out.
Tech for Good Updates
- Amperity released a progress report on their commitment to DEI, making notable strides in representation
- LinkedIn offers a new “blind” job applicant feature to decrease implicit bias in hiring
- Airbnb partners with the IRC to help people fleeing Afghanistan find shelter
- Textio now integrates with LinkedIn, providing users inclusive language suggestions on their profiles and posts
- Carbon Robotics built a farming robot to zap weeds with lasers, aimed at decreasing the need for herbicides
Individual Actions & Distractions
- Enjoy art, music, food, and wine during Art Walk
- Deliver meals and smile!
- Improve the drainage of the P-Patch Gathering Circle
- Enjoy Labor Day
- Immerse yourself in downtown Seattle
- Watch whales from Seattle to San Juan Island
- Foster a pet
Local News
- Compassion Seattle was struck from the 2021 ballot by a judge, the campaign files an appeal with little time to spare
- Yesterday was the first day of school, here’s a rundown on what things look like for your kiddos
- Seattle Children’s confirms its first patient death from COVID while cases for young ones start to climb