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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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Policy Integration: A Professional Approach to Employee Health and Wellness

In the workplace wellbeing landscape, integrating employee health and wellness policies into organisational frameworks is not just a value-add, but a necessity. For EAPs, bridging the gap between policy and practice ensures that programmes remain relevant, effective,...

The Role of AI in EAPs

  Insights from Smangele SimelaneAt EAPA-SA Eduweek 2024, we engaged in thought-provoking discussions with our board members about the evolving landscape of Employee Assistance Programmes. One of the most pressing topics was the integration of artificial...

Navigating the Journey: How EAPs Provide Support for Employees with Terminal Illnesses

The diagnosis of a terminal illness is one of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. For employees, this reality is compounded by concerns about work, finances, and relationships. EAPs play a critical role in supporting employees through this journey,...

Exploring Ethics in EAP: Maintaining Professional Standards in a Complex Landscape

In the evolving field of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), practitioners face ethical dilemmas that require careful navigation. From ensuring confidentiality to managing conflicts of interest, maintaining ethical integrity is paramount to delivering effective,...

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