EAPA-SA | Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa

Welcome to the Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa

The EAP Association (EAPA) is the largest, oldest and most respected professional association for persons in the employee assistance program field. EAPA represents more than 3500 individuals and organisations with an interest in employee assistance across 40 countries.

With nearly 5,000 members in over 30 countries around the globe, EAPA is the world’s most relied upon source of information and support for and about the employee assistance profession.

EAPA-SA hosts professional Eduweek events, manages the standards and ethics and has been working with SAQA and the DPSA in offering training and other resources to fulfil its mission.

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Challenges Facing Employee Assistance Professionals in South Africa

EAPs in South Africa are navigating a variety of challenges in their work. These range from keeping up with new technologies and shifting workplace dynamics to addressing the growing mental health needs of employees while also advocating for better support and...

What is Resilience? Foundations for Individual and Organisational Wellbeing

In the evolving workplace landscape, resilience has emerged as a cornerstone of both individual and organisational success. As wellness practitioners in the EAP industry, understanding resilience isn’t just a theoretical exercise—it’s the foundation for creating...

Wellness Days at Work: Enhancing Employee Health and Morale Through Sports, Activities, and Mental Fitness

In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, workplace wellness is no longer just a perk—it’s a necessity. Research reveals that wellness programmes significantly enhance employee productivity, morale, and overall health, creating thriving work environments. For...

EAPA-SA: Building a Resilient and Thriving Future for Employee Assistance Programmes

  Insights from Dr. Marion Borcherds, EAPA-SA President-Elect, and André Cloete, EAPA-SA Finance Portfolio HolderThe landscape of work and wellbeing is constantly evolving. EAPs must adapt to meet the needs of a changing workforce and leverage opportunities to...

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