Two women stand in a pottery studio; one hands a small flower to the other.
A little kindness. (Gif via Giphy.com)

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day!

The idea of doing small, anonymous good deeds became a movement in the 1980s, culminating in the establishment of this holiday in 1995. February, often bleak and soggy, was chosen as a time of year people might need a random pick-me-up the most.

In the era of YouTube and social media, random acts of kindness can sometimes feel like they’re done for spectator sport rather than anonymously with no expectation of personal return. Still, the day has persisted, evolving into a worldwide campaign aimed at promoting empathy and combating social isolation.

In the working world, a random act of kindness can look like mentoring someone with less experience, making an introduction out of the blue or sharing an acquaintance’s job-seeking post on LinkedIn with your network.

Consider this week’s listings (now including Louisiana!) not only as opportunities for yourself, but also as something you can pass along.

The News

DEI isn’t dead: ‘How Equality Wins’ offers a playbook for continuing workplace diversity programs.

Philadelphia is rolling out a major initiative to speed up permitting for major infrastructure projects.

Incyte’s big downtown Wilmington move just got a lot smaller with a deal to sell Bracebridge to BPG.

Mental well-being startup Forte wants to turn employee wellness into practical change.

Partner Spotlight

Certara accelerates medicines using proprietary biosimulation software, technology, and services that transform traditional drug discovery and development. The org’s clients include over 2,400 biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and regulatory agencies across 70 countries.

In addition to accelerating the development of new medicinces, you can also accelerate your career at Certara. Explore open roles and connect here.

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Inside Certara’s Radnor, PA headquarters.

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The Jobs

Greater Philly

DC, Maryland + Virginia

Pittsburgh

Louisiana

Remote 

The End

Sometimes the smallest act makes a difference. We’ll see you next week!