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STATEMENT FROM EAPASA ABOUT COVID-19

STATEMENT FROM EAPASA ABOUT COVID-19

Date: 17 March 2020 SUBJECT: STATEMENT FROM EAPA-SA ABOUT COVID-19  Dear Delegates, Members and Stakeholders,  In light of President Ramaphosa’s address on Sunday 15th of March 2020 regarding the Covid-19 outbreak and the state of disaster restrictions that the...

We invite you to become a content contributor

We invite you to become a content contributor

Call for content: The Board would like to showcase members and add to the Association’s valuable body of knowledge by inviting EAPA-SA members to become newsletter content contributors.

We invite you to become a content contributor

We invite you to become a content contributor

In order to continue providing our members with the highest quality, most topical content possible, EAPASA is seeking reputable contributions to EAPASA newsletter article content, covering leading practices and emerging issues from within the EAP industry. We ask that...

Old Mutual Partnership Awards

Old Mutual Partnership Awards

Old Mutual held its inaugural Partnership Awards (OMPA) at the end of 2019, which was designed as a vehicle  to recognise the partnerships and relationships that it established with its most supportive stakeholders. This platform is intended to better enable the...

Christmas Message from EAPASA President

Christmas Message from EAPASA President

On behalf of the Executive Board of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa (EAPASA), I am delighted to extend Season’s Greetings to all our members, stakeholders, associates, sponsors and partners. We wish you a Holy Christmas and a Blessed...

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Employers have a unique opportunity to provide education, tools and programmes to improve their employees’ financial literacy and well-being. It is important for an organisation to take care of its employees through providing the wherewithal to become financially...

Eduweek Sponsor Spotlight: Sanlam

Eduweek Sponsor Spotlight: Sanlam

Yanush Singh – National Business Development Manager Institutional Segment at SanlamWe spoke with Yanush Singh, National Business Development Manager: Institutional Segment at Sanlam to gain insight into the purpose of Sanlam’s sponsorship of Eduweek and the benefit...

Cannabis in the workplace

Cannabis in the workplace

As per the 2018 Constitutional Court judgment, adult South Africans are now permitted to cultivate, possess and use cannabis in a private place (this does not necessarily have to be a dwelling) for personal consumption.  This case, however, does not cover the...

EVENTS
Eduweek 2022 Round-Up

Eduweek 2022 Round-Up

From 6th to 8th September 2022, EAPASA’s much anticipated annual Eduweek took place at Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg, with attendees delighted to be back to interacting in person after a two-year hiatus. The EAPASA Board were gratified to witness a post-Covid...

Women’s Month Celebrations with Free State Chapter

Women’s Month Celebrations with Free State Chapter

Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in partnership with EAPA-FS sealed Women's Month at Free State Botanical Gardens with an intuitive session- connecting with nature to find the real inner person. This session was facilitated by Mr Harry Baloi ( Horticulturalist at...

PLATINUM CHAPTER #BACKTOACTIVELIFE

PLATINUM CHAPTER #BACKTOACTIVELIFE

PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS OF RETURNING TO WORK POST THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC   Although the country has returned to full scale economic functionality post the Covid 19 pandemic, many people are feeling anxious about returning to work. Beside having to navigate a “ new...

Webinar 24 June: Panel Discussion – Behavioural Addictions

Webinar 24 June: Panel Discussion – Behavioural Addictions

When it became clear, after the start of the pandemic lockdown, that Eduweek would not take place in September 2020, the EAPASA Board mobilised to find a way to bring Eduweek’s education to the Association’s members over the ensuing months in an accessible, online...

INVITATION: EAPASA Free State Fun Walk

INVITATION: EAPASA Free State Fun Walk

Join us for a 5km Fun Chat as we try to rekindle as COVID19 has messed the Good we used to have. Cost: R50 per adult and R20 per child Date: 16 June 2022 Time: 7am Venue: Naval Hill, Bloemfontein Aerobics by: Ben Zweni   The proceeds of the event will go to a...

PLATINUM CHAPTER INVITATION

PLATINUM CHAPTER INVITATION

The Platinum Chapter in partnership with Sanlam Sky and theCentre for Occupational and Wellness Services (Health1st) invites Wellness Practitioners to attend a Professional Development Workshop. THEME: -Psychological Readiness for Employees to return tothe Workplace...

Free State Chapter General Meeting and Developmental Session

Free State Chapter General Meeting and Developmental Session

The Chapter held their first general meeting for the year, coupled with a developmental session. Amongst the topics discussed is Code of Practice: Managing Exposure to SARS-COC-2 in the workplace.   The motivational speaker gave Practitioners an encouragement to serve...

ARTICLES
Assessing the Effectiveness of EAPs in the Workplace

Assessing the Effectiveness of EAPs in the Workplace

As South Africa’s workforce navigates an era marked by rapid digital change, economic challenges, and rising mental health awareness, the role of EAPs has never been more crucial. But are these programmes truly effective in addressing today’s complex workplace issues?...

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The modern workforce is grappling with a phenomenon that is increasingly shaping the global landscape: the PolyCrisis. This term, describing the intersection of multiple, simultaneous crises—economic, environmental, social, and political—has intensified the pressure...

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In today’s rapidly evolving work landscape, financial wellbeing is emerging as a critical component of employee wellness. Supporting financial health goes beyond salary and savings—it encompasses the tools and education employees need to manage their finances in a...

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In today's fast-paced work environment, the importance of employee wellness cannot be overstated. As organisations increasingly recognise the value of a healthy workforce, the focus on nutrition and fitness as key components of workplace wellness programs is gaining...

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In South Africa, the prevalence of addiction poses a significant challenge to workplace well-being. The toll it takes on employees, organisations, and society as a whole cannot be underestimated. As wellness practitioners in the EAP industry, our role in facilitating...