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EAPASA Board: Strategic Insights for 2019 – 2023
Through a series of questions and answers we asked EAPASA President, Thiloshni Govender, to provide members with feedback from The Board’s strategy meeting - pertaining to EAPASA’s plans and key focus areas over the next five years as a leading industry association....
Focus on EAPASA Eduweek
The annual EAPASA Eduweek has just celebrated its 20th anniversary – and this year it incorporated the Pan African Conference. EAPASA and Pan African Eduweek 2018 was a resounding success, drawing the largest number of delegates in the history of the event and...
EAPASA Office move and year end closure
Dear EAPASA members and partners As communicated during our last AGM, the Association continues to grow from strength to strength. The business outlook is so positive and promising, that we are expanding and will be moving our location in order to accommodate our...
Approved Professional Bodies
The Directorate Registration and Recognition (DRR) of SAQA is responsible for the evaluation and processing of applications for recognition of professional bodies and registration of professional designations for the purposes of the NQF Act, no 67 of 2008....
SAPS Wellness Indaba
The South African Police Service under Brigadier Nohlonolo presented their first employee wellness Indaba. It was a privilege for the Employee Assistance Professionals Association to be able to partner with SAPS in this momentous event. Dr Bhoodram...
A message from our outgoing EAPA-SA President Tinyiko Godfrey Chabalala
Dear EAPA-SA Members and friends It has been an honour to serve as President of the Association over the past 5 years. I want to thank our past presidents, distinguished board members, and especially you, our members and sponsors, who are the foundation of our...
A message from our incoming EAPA-SA President Thiloshni Govender
Dear Members While most of us are still basking in the record breaking success of our Eduweek in Nelson Mandela Bay, and the warmth of our legacy celebration and book launch, the EAPA-SA board is gearing up for the next term, with its strategic planning...
EAPA-SA and Pan-African Eduweek Round-up
The theme of the 20th EAPA-SA and Pan African Eduweek, held in Nelson Mandela Bay in September, was Creating the Future - Innovative Solutions to Uniquely South African EA Problems” Featuring one of our most exciting and valuable programmes to date, we...
Back to Basics: The Fundamentals of EAP
What is the purpose of an Employee Assistance Programme? The overall purpose of an Employee Assistance Programme is to ensure that employees are able to remain productive in the workplace and manage their personal lives, even when faced with difficult life...
Mental Health and Wellness In the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Setting the scene: What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution or 4IR? In his book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Professor Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), describes the fourth industrial revolution as being...
EVENTS
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
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...
Webinar 04 May: Preventing a Financial Crisis
EAPASA’s Eduweb seminar on 4th May, “Preventing a Financial Crisis”, was well presented by Jean Archery who is a certified financial planner, accredited workplace coach, author and speaker. It was, in part, Jean’s personal experience in educating her daughter on money...
2022 FREEDOM DAY RUN FREE STATE
Here the Free State Chapter participated in the 2022 Freedom Day Run - FREE STATE CHAPTER UNITING TO ADVANCE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Limpopo Chapter Membership Recruitment Drive
The Limpopo Chapter embarked on a membership recruitment drive and also participated in the EAPASA webinar - Unpacking the Service Provider Guide on the 24th of February.
Platinum Chapter Stakeholder Engagement Session
Platinum chapter engaged with potential members, including municipalities in an effort to grow membership in the region. The stakeholder engagement session was held at Hope Hill Rehabilitation Centre in Rustenburg.
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In EAPASA’s monthly EduWeb seminar held on 5th April, specialist presenters, Paul Quinsee – relationship expert from Ati2ud Communications, Carol-Ann Dixon - Counselling Psychologist (UK) with over 20 years’ experience in therapeutic work with couples and families,...
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On 15 March, Romi Kaplan of EmotionAid, assisted by her colleague, Relebohile Mohapi, facilitated a very interactive EduWeb seminar that demonstrated EmotionAid’s easy-to-use tool kit that comprises five steps for self-regulation and emotional first aid to guard...
Webinar 21 February: Unpacking the EAPASA Service Providers’ Guide
In EAPASA’s first EduWeb seminar of 2022, hosted by Andiswa Lefakane, Memberships Portfolio Holder and featuring a panel made up of several members of the EAPASA Board, (President Thiloshni Govender, Vice-President Radhi Vandayar and Education Portfolio Holder Dr...
Webinar 07 December: Financial Literacy – The Vaccine for Employee Wellness in a Post-Covid World
In EAPASA’s final EduWeb of 2021, Deon Theunis, Head of Distribution Support at Sanlam and Moremadi Mabule, Head of Wills Operations at Sanlam Trust, brought home the importance of educating South African employees to ensure they are financially literate. This...
ARTICLES
EAP Innovations for the Modern Workplace
In today’s fast-paced and continuous evolving work environment, EAPs need to continually adapt to meet the dynamic needs of employees. Traditional models, while foundational, may no longer suffice in addressing contemporary challenges. Innovative approaches are...
Understanding the Basics of Workplace Wellness Integration
Workplace wellness is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. As organisations grapple with rising mental health challenges, burnout, and employee disengagement, integrating wellness into the workplace has become an essential strategy for fostering productivity and...
Exploring the Role of EAPs in Promoting Organisational Consciousness and Awareness
The workplace is no longer just a space for productivity—it’s a representation of society where social issues, values, and awareness intersect. EAPs are uniquely positioned to drive organisational consciousness, fostering environments that prioritise awareness,...
The Missing Link in Wellness Programmes: Incentivised Wellness Strategies
Employee wellness programmes are a staple in many organisations, but engagement levels often fall short of expectations. What if the missing link lies not in the offerings themselves but in how they are framed? Incentivised wellness strategies have emerged as a...
Navigating Grief and Change: Supporting Employees Through Personal Loss
Grief is an unavoidable part of life, but when it infiltrates the workplace, it can significantly impact an employee's productivity, mental health, and interpersonal relationships. For EAPs, the challenge lies in navigating the complexities of grief while fostering...
The Future of EAPs: Insights from Tinyiko Godfrey Chabalala
Insights from the EAPA-SA BoardAt EAPA-SA Eduweek 2024, we had the opportunity to interview board members about the evolving landscape of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Tinyiko Godfrey Chabalala, Past President and current EAPA-SA Board Member: Pan...
Leveraging AI, Automation, and Robotics in EAP
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, EAPs are uniquely poised to harness the transformative power of technology. Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and robotics are no longer futuristic concepts; they are tools reshaping industries globally. For wellness...
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,...