A Simple Guide for Altruistic August!
Altruism in Business and everyday Life
This month marks ‘Altruistic August’. With altruism being at the centre of our business, we want to embrace this special month. Each day throughout August offers an opportunity for us to do something kind for others.
Altruism means caring for others without expecting anything in return. It’s a valuable quality in individuals and can also bring significant benefits to businesses. By integrating altruism into both our daily lives and business practices, we can collectively contribute to a more compassionate and thriving society.
Here is a link to Action for Happiness’s printable calendar to help you spread the kindness this Altruistic August.
What Is Altruism?
Altruism is about thinking of others before ourselves. Instead of focusing on what we can get, it’s about what we can give. This idea can change the way we live our lives, and the way companies carry out business.
We as individuals can show altruism by helping our neighbours or giving to charity. Kindness and understanding helps build a strong community. We can show Altruism by:
- Volunteering: Help out at a local charity or community project.
- Being Compassionate: Be kind and understanding to those around you.
- Teaching Others: Let others know about the importance of being selfless.
Altruism isn’t just good for people; it’s good for companies too. It can help shape how a company works and what it stands for. By incorporating Altruism in the business, you get:
- Happy Employees: Workers feel better about their jobs when they know their company cares about people.
- Loyal Customers: People like businesses that are doing good things.
- Steady Growth: Companies that follow society’s values can grow in a way that’s good for everyone.
A business can show Altruism by:
- Helping the Community: Encourage workers to take part in charity events or create special projects to help people nearby.
- Doing Business, the Right Way: Make rules that show the company cares about others.
- Supporting Volunteering: Let workers have time off to volunteer.
- Talking About Goals: Communicate and let everyone know what the company wants to do to help others.
Altruism isn’t just a nice idea; it’s a way of living and working that can make things better. By putting it to work in our lives and our businesses, we can build a world that cares more about people.
Remember, in a world that often asks, “What’s in it for me?” altruism reminds us that we’re all in this together and that we can do good things for one another. Let’s all take part in Altruistic August and spread kindness throughout the month!