The Annual Conference: The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement Workshop
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The Annual Conference: The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement Workshop
November 18 @ 8:00 am - November 20 @ 5:00 pm PST
Reducing Burnout and Increasing Productivity Through Purposeful Play Breakout Session
November 18, 2024 | 10:45 am – 11:45 am |
In today’s fast-paced society, where burnout is a common struggle, it’s time for a refreshing change. According to a CareerBuilder survey on stress, 61% of employees are burned out on the job. The solution to this massive problem is more than just vowing to take vacation time. It requires changing the way we work all together to incorporate more rest, levity, play, and renewal into our day. Step outside of the hustle and into the world of play!
We’ll share eye-opening insights on how embracing play can transform your organization’s culture and improve the mental health and well-being of your employees. Embracing play and playfulness within an organization not only fosters a vibrant and engaging culture, but also significantly enhances the overall well-being, health, and productivity of its employees, resulting in a happier and more successful workforce. In this session, you’ll get a clearer understanding of the impact of incorporating play into your workday. In addition, you’ll learn activities that will help you elevate your team’s mood, enhance creativity, and increase their capacity for connection. Whether you’re a play enthusiast or a play skeptic, this session will equip you with practical activities and strategies to reignite your team’s energy and connection.
Which Registration is Right for You?
- Animal Welfare Professional: Individuals who have a paid membership ($250/yr). Animal welfare professional members enjoy a $200 discount on conference registration.
- Learning Non-Member Bundle: Individuals who currently have a Learning Non-Member (free) account or those animal welfare professionals who don’t have any account with us. This registration type is not for individuals who work for a company that sells goods or services to the field; those individuals should register as Industry Partner members or non-members (see below for more information).
- Already have a Learning Non-Member (free) account with us? Login and you’ll automatically be assigned the conference registration bundle that includes the membership upgrade. We will upgrade your membership for you, effective November 1st, 2024.
- Don’t have a (free) Learning Non-Member account with us yet? First, register for that free account, then process your conference registration.
- Industry Partner – Member: Individuals who work in the for-profit sector at companies that provide goods or services and already have a paid (or comped, due to sponsorship) Industry Partner membership ($350/yr). Industry Partner members enjoy a $200 discount on conference registration.
- If you are a sponsor of The Association, you may have complimentary conference registrations. If you have not received your registration promo codes, please contact marketing@theaawa.org.
- Industry Partner – Non-Member: Individuals who work in the for-profit sector at companies that provide goods or services who do not have a paid Industry Partner membership account with us.
- Already have a Industry Partner Non-Member (free) account with us? Login and you’ll automatically be assigned the correct conference registration rate.
- Don’t have a (free) Industry Partner Non-Member account with us yet? First, register for that free account, then process your conference registration.
- Student Member: Individuals who have a Student membership ($15/yr). Our student members enjoy a $300 discount on their conference registration.
- Student Memberships require proof of school enrollment.
Refund Policies
- Full refund if requested on or before September 30, 2024
- $50 processing fee if refund is requested before October 31, 2024
- $100 processing fee after November 1, 2024
- Refund requests must be sent to meetings@theaawa.org