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Incoming EAPA-SA Board Members
Dear Members The incoming board members, announced at the EAPA-SA and Pan African Eduweek. We will feature one board member per month in the upcoming newsletters. The new board will have their first meeting in mid-November, after which we will provide a...
Board Meeting Report Back: August 2018
Board Meeting Report Back: August 2018 Conference App We are very excited to share with our members that in keeping up with technological advancements, we will be fully digital for the upcoming Eduweek. The conference program, speaker evaluation forms, exhibitor and...
Developing Internal EAP Experts in South Africa
Our very own Mr. Tinyiko Chabalala, Dr. Pravesh Bhoodram and Prof. Lourie Terblanche are mentioned in this article for their contribution. Read the Full Article here: Developing internal EAP Experts in South Africa Original Article posted in Journal of Employee...
EAPA-SA Conversion of Designations
Congratulations to all EAPA-SA members who qualified for conversion to a higher designation. It is truly an achievement and we thank you for your commitment to the EAP field. The following members were awarded EA Professional based on the criteria:...
Turning Around a Bad Work Environment
A bad, or toxic, work environment is one in which dysfunctional, highly stressful interactions are the norm; and where supervisors and co-workers routinely mistreat each other and act in self-serving ways without considering the benefit of the whole team...
EAP’s Impact on Employee Wellness and Productivity during Economic Recession
What is productivity? The definition of productivity, according to Focus Economics, a news and research resource that supplies economic intelligence for 127 countries, is: “Productivity is considered by some to be the most important area of economics and yet...
Board Meeting Report Back: May 2018
Conference Registrations There is a lot of excitement amongst the Conference Organising Committee. We are seeing a surge in delegate registrations. After launching our conference with the new name Eduweek, in April, the registrations have been coming in...
EAPA-SA & Pan-African Eduweek 2018
Join the SA Employee Assistance fraternity at the 20th Annual EAPA-SA and Pan-African Eduweek 2018, where we will showcase cutting edge EAP trends and thoughts on various proactive models, case studies and thought leaders within the EAP, Wellness and HR...
Chapter Focus: EAPA-SA’s Free State Chapter
EAPA-SA Free State Chapter Chairperson: Jimmy John Lenong provides us with an update on the Chapter’s highlights and initiatives over the past year and what is in store for their 10th anniversary year …
Chapter Focus: Limpopo Chapter
The chairperson of Limpopo Chapter EAPA-SA says, “It is inspiring to reflect that over the past 24 months to date the Chapter is growing in terms of membership, stakeholder partnership, financial sustainability and collaboration of EAP services amongst the practitioners …
EVENTS
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EAPASA’s EduWeb webinar on 18th November 2021 was presented by Tokozile Gqangeni, Learning Facilitator from Old Mutual, a very engaging presenter of Old Mutual’s very practical and interactive module “Managing Your Finances - On the Money”. It was particularly useful...
Training: Transactional Analysis (TA) with adults in the workplace
On behalf of our Chapter – Place of the rising sun, you are hereby invited to attend the CPD accredited training on Transactional Analysis (TA) with adults in the workplace, it is scheduled as follows: Date: 10 November 2021Time: 09H00 - 14H00Platform:...
Mpumalanga Chapter Event: Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Year-End function
On behalf of our Chapter – Place of The Rising Sun, you are hereby invited to the annual general meeting and year end function scheduled as follows: Date: 26 November 2021Time: 10H00 till lateVenue: Ngodwana Dam LapaRegistration: R50 per person (paid in person...
Egoli and Jacaranda Chapter – Combined session on the 17th Nov
The Egoli and Jacaranda Chapters will be hosting a joined chapter event on the 17th November with the Gauteng Provincial Government. DRAFT PROGRAMME OUTLINE 09:45 – 10:00 Participants to commence connection online10:00 – 10:05 Welcome & Introduction...
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Paula Quinsee is a relationship expert and passionate advocate for creating healthy relationships at home, in the workplace and against gender-based violence to co-create a more human connected world and positively impact people’s lives. In EAPASA’s EduWeb webinar on...
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In a challenging and eye-opening EduWeb webinar on 13 October Elbie Venter, Sanlam Recurring Savings Specialist, presented on the importance of regular savings and investments, especially in difficult times. Her presentation was useful both to members of the EAP and...
Webinar 28 September: EAPASA Special General Meeting 2021
In light of not being able to meet in person. An EAPASA Special General Meeting was held online on 28 September 2021 at which a report-back on the past twelve-month period was given.In her welcome address EAPA-SA President, Thiloshni Govender, expressed her gratitude...
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On 7 September Dr Muna, founder of Muna Healthlife Institute presented a very insightful and thought-provoking webinar on the importance of the state of wellness in combating future pandemics. Dr Muna has been a Medical Doctor for 27 years. For a long time, he asked...
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On 19th August, Kevashini Govender-Naidoo and Ayesha Booley-Schreuder from Impilo Consulting presented a webinar entitled, Difference – why don’t we just talk about it? Kevashini and Ayesha are clinical psychologists who have worked with a variety of organisations in...
Cancelling Our Annual In-Person Event, Eduweek 2021
Dear Valued EAPA-SA Member On behalf of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa (EAPASA) Board, I would like to thank you for your continued support of the Association. On the back of the more rigorous lockdown level instituted by...
ARTICLES
Attracting and Retaining Talent in the Employee Assistance Profession in SA
Insights from the EAPA-SA BoardAt EAPA-SA Eduweek 2024, we had the opportunity to sit down with key board members to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities within the Employee Assistance Profession. They shared valuable insights on how to attract and...
Back to the Basics of Stress Management
Stress is a constant companion in today’s fast-paced workplaces. For wellness practitioners in the EAP industry, understanding and addressing stress isn’t just a professional skill—it’s a necessity. To help employees thrive, it’s crucial to revisit the foundational...
Self Leadership Lessons from EAPA-SA
In a dynamic and demanding field like the EAP industry, practitioners often focus on guiding others while neglecting their own professional growth. But to effectively support others, self-leadership is essential. EAPA-SA, with its rich history of empowering wellness...
Challenges Facing Employee Assistance Professionals in South Africa
EAPs in South Africa are navigating a variety of challenges in their work. These range from keeping up with new technologies and shifting workplace dynamics to addressing the growing mental health needs of employees while also advocating for better support and...
What is Resilience? Foundations for Individual and Organisational Wellbeing
In the evolving workplace landscape, resilience has emerged as a cornerstone of both individual and organisational success. As wellness practitioners in the EAP industry, understanding resilience isn’t just a theoretical exercise—it’s the foundation for creating...
Wellness Days at Work: Enhancing Employee Health and Morale Through Sports, Activities, and Mental Fitness
In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, workplace wellness is no longer just a perk—it’s a necessity. Research reveals that wellness programmes significantly enhance employee productivity, morale, and overall health, creating thriving work environments. For...
EAPA-SA: Building a Resilient and Thriving Future for Employee Assistance Programmes
Insights from Dr. Marion Borcherds, EAPA-SA President-Elect, and André Cloete, EAPA-SA Finance Portfolio HolderThe landscape of work and wellbeing is constantly evolving. EAPs must adapt to meet the needs of a changing workforce and leverage opportunities to...
EAPA-SA’s Key Focus Areas for 2025
As we step into 2025, EAPA-SA is setting its sights on an exciting roadmap to strengthen the profession and respond to the evolving demands of the workplace. With a clear vision, the EAPA-SA board has outlined several priorities to advance the EAP sector in South...
A Practical Guide to Transforming Employee Support by Harnessing AI
The rapid pace of technological innovation is revolutionising industries worldwide, and the Employee Assistance Programme sector is no exception. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once a futuristic concept, is now a practical tool capable of enhancing employee well-being,...
Fundamentals First: Strengthening the Backbone of Mental Health Services in South Africa
As South African workplaces grapple with rising stress levels and a complex array of mental health challenges, We as EA Practitioners have become essential in supporting employees’ mental well-being. But delivering effective mental health services requires a solid...