Austin Chapter March 2022 Dinner Event - "Happiness @ Work"


*Event registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

We all know happiness feels good, but did you know that happiness is also useful? Happier people show up for work more often and are more collegial, for example. In his presentation "Happiness @ Work," Dr. Raj Raghunathan, Zale Centennial Professor of Business, The McCombs School of Business, UT Austin, will explain why happiness is useful, what we mean by "happiness" and how to measure it, and provide tips for enhancing happiness in the workplace.

This members-and-sponsors-only dinner event will be held in the President's Room at the UT Club on the University of Texas at Austin campus.

Event Details:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Cocktails and Networking
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Speaker Presentation

Parking Information: Complimentary parking for event attendees is available in the Manor Garage across from the club building (space permitting). Entrance for this garage is on Clyde Littlefield Dr. Please be sure to bring in your ticket for validation.

We look forward to seeing you there!

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

FEI Austin is committed to ensuring that our chapter can continue to have the safest events possible in the face of the current COVID-19 pandemic. We are continually monitoring the latest guidance provided by federal, state and local health authorities. To that end, we will be implementing the following safety protocols as per the guidance of Austin Public Health at our upcoming events until further notice:
  • All vaccinated attendees are recommended to wear a mask throughout the event, except when actively eating or drinking
  • All those who are UNvaccinated, only partially vaccinated, or in a high-risk category are asked to wear a mask at all times OR to not attend
  • Attendees will be asked to sign an FEI Austin COVID-19 waiver (either online during registration or at the event) before entering the event space
  • Attendees should try to maintain adequate social distancing, frequently wash or sanitize hands, refrain from hugging or shaking hands, and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or an elbow
  • Sanitizer will be provided at various points throughout the meeting area 
  • Attendees are encouraged to stay home if they have recently come into contact with someone with COVID-19 or if they are feeling unwell, including experiencing the following symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness or breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.

We thank you for your cooperation with these guidelines!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Attendees at this event will hear about how to measure, and tips for enhancing, happiness in the workplace. 

CPE CREDIT

One (1.0) CPE Credit for attending this event will be given in the Field of Study: Personal Development.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration is open until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022

QUESTIONS?

For additional questions, please contact FEI Austin Chapter Administrator, Nima Vadgama, at [email protected] or (512) 815-2630.

Speakers

Dr. Raj Raghunathan

Zale Centennial Professor of Business
The Red McCombs School of Business, UT Austin

Credits

1.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-live

Field

Personnel/Human Resources, Non-technical

Prerequisites

none

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