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EVENTS
Invitation: EAPA Egoli Chapter Save the Date- 22nd November
EAPA-SA EGOLI CHAPTER MEETING SAVE THE DATE INVITATION: CHAPTER EVENT DATE: 22nd November 2018 TIME: 09:00 – 13:00 VENUE: Johannesburg Botanical Gardens Olifants Road Emmarentia Johannesburg Entrance to Johannesburg Botanical Gardens: the...
Invitation: Ikhala Chapter Self Care Session the Summer Style
EAPA SA and the EAPA-Ikhala Chapter cordially invites you to the End of the Year (Self Care Session the Summer Style) Date: 28th November 2018 Session One Venue: Meander Inn, East London Time: 08h30 – 12h00 Activity: Self Care by Image Consultant, Self Care in a...
Platinum Chapter and Sanlamsky Partnership Event was held at Mosiami Mildred Mogapi Primary School
The Platinum Chapter and Sanlamsky Partnership Event was held at the Mosiami Mildred Mogapi Primary School at Extention 39 in Mahikeng held on 27 October 2018. The Platinum Chapter, Sanlam Sky and Takalani Sesame joined in partnership to provide...
Invitation: Limpopo Chapter Trauma Management Training Nov 2018
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND 02 DAYS CPD POINTS (10) ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE WORKSHOP BY SACSSP: ADVANCED CRITICAL INCIDENT & TRAUMA MANAGEMENT Target Market: Health and Wellness Professionals and Practitioners, Social Workers, Psychologists, Health care...
Egoli Chapter Meeting September 2018
The Egoli Chapter meeting held on the 27th September was a great success! Our special guests for the meeting were: Prof. Lourie Terblanche – Speaker on the programme Dr. Pravesh Bhoodram – Speaker on the programme Brenda Masinga – Sanlam Sky Solutions,...
Platinum Chapter Launch
The recent launch of the Platinum Chapter on 29 June 2018 demonstrated the existence of EAPA-SA in all provinces of South Africa. The launch of the Platinum Chapter automatically means increased membership and increased influence through its promotion of...
Ikhala Chapter’s Annual Seminar for 2018
Important Details: Date: 26th July 2018 - 27th July 2018 Day 1Times: 09h00 promptly to 15h00 Gala Dinner: 18h30 for 19h00 Day 2 Times: 09h00 promptly to 15h00 Venue: East London Golf Club Registration Fee: R2000.00 For catering and venue hire purposes...
Spirituality as a dimension of holistic wellness in the workplace
EAPA-SA EGOLI CHAPTER SAVE THE DATE INVITATION: SPIRITUALITY AS A DIMENSION OF HOLISTIC WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE DATE: 24th May 2018 TIME: 08:00 – 13:00 – Delegate registration as from 07:30 VENUE: Old Mutual Cnr Boundary & Carse O’Gowrie Roads Isle of Houghton...
EAPA Egoli Chapter Hosts Mini-Wellness Expo
The Egoli Chapter started 2018 with a bang. We held a Mini-Wellness Expo on the 22nd February. NBC Holdings and Old Mutual were our major sponsors …
Marking 10 years of EAPA Free State Chapter
The year 2018 marks 10 years of EAPAFS’ existence! In marking this important milestone, the chapter will kick-start its 2018 operational year with an opening event themed ‘Night out with the Stars” This theme captures the essence of our existence, reaching for the...
ARTICLES
Back to Basics: Understanding the Foundations of EAP in the South African Context
The inception of Employee Assistance Professionals in South Africa can be traced back to the 1980s, a period of significant socio-political upheaval. Since then, EAPs have evolved, aiming to address the myriad of issues faced by the workforce, influenced by the...
Navigating the Impact of AI on the EAP Industry in South Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in employee wellness programs marks a transformative period for the EAP industry, especially in South Africa's diverse and dynamic workforce. As AI continues to evolve and integrates into our services, it has the potential...
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Psychological safety in the workplace is built on several interrelated components that work together to create an environment where employees feel safe to openly express their thoughts, ideas and concerns without fear of negative consequences. It fosters an atmosphere...
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Although the mind and body are often viewed as separate entities, mental and physical health have been proven to be interrelated. Good mental health can positively affect an individual’s physical health. In turn, poor physical health can negatively affect their mental...
Practical Ways to Create Psychological Safety at Work
There is a large body of research that shows that leaders play a critical role in fostering employee motivation and satisfaction. The consequence is that it is not enough for managers to drive strong employee performance. They also need to take care of their team...
Why Workplace Integrated Wellbeing Initiatives Should Start With Promoting Teamwork
In today's constantly evolving world of work, employee wellness is more important than ever. As organisations strive to improve productivity it is essential for them to recognise the role that employee wellness plays in achieving their goals. One proven way to enhance...
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Employee health and wellness isn’t just good for workers, it is one of the key factors in an organisation’s success. To counteract the mental health “recession” that has escalated because of the Covid pandemic, employers need a strong, tailored wellness strategy,...
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When faced with the undertaking of improving workplace wellbeing, traditionally employers may have queried whether it should be their responsibility to support employee wellbeing. Today, particularly in the wake of Covid, it is understood that organisations have a...
Educating your employees on unconscious bias
In a diverse country such as South Africa, where people from different races, culture and backgrounds make up one nation, addressing unconscious bias within organisations is not just a matter of ethical responsibility but also a strategic business imperative....
Digital solutions for employee mental health
There is growing evidence that the use of digital tools is beneficial to enhance the delivery of a variety of health care services. When it comes to employee health and wellness, offering digital mental health support and resources can help to send a message that an...