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Why Employers Must Carefully Vet Their EAP Provider

In recent years, the wellbeing marketplace has expanded rapidly. With more Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providers than ever before, and an increasing volume of polished marketing material, it can be surprisingly difficult for organisations to understand what sits behind the branding. Yet one thing remains absolutely clear: not all EAP providers are the same. As … Read more

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What is an EAP? Benefits of an Employee Assistance Programme

It’s important that employees have somewhere to turn to for in-the-moment support. To make sure that your employees can get the right help when they need it, we recommend offering an Employee Assistance Programme, or EAP. If you’re asking yourself questions like “What is an EAP?” or “How can an EAP help my organisation?” then … Read more

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Introducing Health Matters

Life & Progress has a well-established partnership with one of the UK’s most respected Health Insurance & Employee Benefits Brokerages, namely Health Matters (UK) Ltd. Health Matters is a specialist team of consultants and advisers dedicated to providing a tailored range of employee health related benefit packages to businesses across the UK. “The Health Matters … Read more

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Suicide Prevention: Every Conversation Can Make a Difference       

Suicide can be a difficult subject to talk about. People may worry about saying the wrong thing, making matters worse or simply not knowing what to do. But conversations matter – Reaching out, listening without judgement and showing genuine care can help someone feel less alone. Sometimes, simply knowing that another person has noticed and ... Read more
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When Self-Doubt Creeps In: Finding Your Way Back to a Productive Day

Experiencing self-doubt doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. Confidence naturally fluctuates, and having an uncertain day doesn't erase your abilities, experience or previous achievements.
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Why Working with an EAP & Wellbeing Intermediary can add Real Value

The intermediary therefore becomes an ongoing extension of the organisation's wellbeing strategy rather than simply a route through which a product is purchased.