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Conflict resolution is an almost daily requirement in the workplace and one that can either advance or disrupt the forward momentum of a leader, a team or even the entire organisation. If you want your employees to work well together, it is important to encourage...

Performance management is without doubt an important aspect of every manager's job.  A manager’s primary task is to ensure high levels of productivity within a team by maximising each member of the team’s potential, and of the team as a whole.  This is never an easy...

Employers are coming to realise that there is an important correlation between physical, emotional and financial well-being.  These facets all work together to create more productive and engaged employees.  With this in mind, financial wellness is an aspect of...

EAPA-SA acknowledges the campaign Forever Changed is embarking on. Addi Lang is creating awareness about cancer and the breakthrough treaments that are not available to patients within the regular treatment options. Addi is also trying to lobby politicians...

If there is one constant in life, and the business world, it is change. As the pace of change increases in today’s world, the ability to adapt and embrace change have become two of life's essential skills -   and these skills are of particular importance in the...

Cognitive decline is an issue that is gaining prominence in the workforce as more and more baby boomers delay retirement due to tougher economic conditions. The World Health Organization estimates that 35.6 million people worldwide suffer from early onset dementia and...

In today’s workplace there is great store placed on the benefits to be had from the formal support and development of employees - and effective leaders are recognised as those who develop their people and retain their high performers.  However, as employees who hold a...

Workplace bullying involves repeated, intentional acts of aggression, hostility, social isolation, or disrespect. These acts often happen face-to-face, but can also take place via email, text messaging, or social media platforms. Bullying can seriously damage a...

Do too many organisations see retirement as an event rather than an ongoing process which both the employer and employee should work towards doing well? It is well known that impending retirement can be stressful for employees. This is particularly true if they have...

Employee assistance programs (EAPs) started in the USA in the 1940s to provide a service that was primarily focused on mitigating the negative effect of alcohol use and abuse on job performance. Since then EAPs have become much broader-focused and cover a far wider...