Altruism
- 84 Health and wellness awareness
- 85 Integrative design
- 86 Post-occupancy surveys
- 87 Beauty and design I
- 88 Biophilia I - qualitative
- 89 Adaptable spaces
- 90 Healthy sleep policy
- 91 Business travel
- 92 Building health policy
- 93 Workplace family support
- 94 Self-monitoring
- 95 Stress and addiction treatment
- 96 Altruism
- 97 Material transparency
- 98 Organizational transparency
- 99 Beauty and design II
- 100 Biophilia II - quantitative
- 101 Innovation feature I
- 102 Innovation feature II
- P5 Health through housing equity
- P6 Education space provisions
96. Altruism
Research demonstrates beneficial health and wellness outcomes associated with acts of generosity and charity. Volunteering fulfills many functions, providing a way for individuals to express their values, strengthen social relationships and gain career-related experience. The Mental Health Foundation states that helping others increases social support by increasing feelings of belonging, while decreasing feelings of isolation and loneliness. For these reasons, altruistic sentiments and behaviors are increasingly incentivized within the workplace.
This feature encourages employees to engage in altruistic activities outside of work, which can enhance health and well-being, contribute to a strong community identity and promote social cohesion.
Part 1: Charitable Activities
Individuals are given the option to take paid time off work to participate in volunteer activities as follows:
a. 8 hours of paid time organized by the employer for a registered charity twice a year.
Part 2: Charitable Contributions
Employers commit to the following:
a. Contributing annually to a registered charity to match employee donations.
Nervous
Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | New & Existing Buildings | New & Existing Interiors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Charitable Activities | - | O | O |
| Part 2: Charitable Contributions | - | O | O |
| Commercial Kitchen | Education | Multifamily Residential | Restaurant | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Charitable Activities | - | O | - | O | O |
| Part 2: Charitable Contributions | - | O | - | - | O |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Charitable Activities | Policy Document | ||
| Part 2: Charitable Contributions | Policy Document |