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How Managers Can Promote the EAP Within Their Team

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is most effective when employees know it exists, understand how it works, and feel comfortable using it. Managers play an important role in helping raise awareness of the service within their teams. By regularly promoting the EAP and normalising conversations around wellbeing, managers can help ensure employees know where to … Read more

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Strengthening Your Client Proposition with Life & Progress

If you’re a Health Insurance Broker, Occupational Health Provider, HR Consultancy, Business Advisor or Management Consultant, your clients increasingly expect more than advice, they expect joined-up wellbeing solutions that genuinely support their people. That’s where Life & Progress fits in. We work in partnership with Introducers who want to strengthen their client proposition, deepen relationships, … Read more

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Case Study: Employee Calling the EAP Helpline About Persistent Low Mood and General Sadness

Background Brandon, a 34-year-old employee working as a customer service coordinator for a national retail chain, has been experiencing a prolonged period of low mood and persistent sadness. Despite having no clear or specific reason for feeling this way, Brandon has noticed that his motivation, energy levels, and general outlook have gradually declined over the … Read more

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Case Study: Employee Calling the EAP Helpline About Loneliness and Feeling Isolated While Living Alone

Background Mark, a 58-year-old employee working part-time for a facilities management company, has been living alone for several years following the end of a long-term relationship. With many of his friends having moved away or settled into family life, and his adult children living in different parts of the UK, his social circle has gradually … Read more

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Case Study: Employee Calling the EAP Helpline About Feeling Socially Awkward and Sidelined at Work

Background Susan, a 31-year-old employee working in an administrative role for a nationwide service organisation, has recently been struggling with increasing feelings of social awkwardness in the workplace. Despite being with the company for over a year, she finds it difficult to form connections with colleagues and often feels left out of conversations, informal interactions, … Read more

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Case Study: Employee Calling the EAP Helpline About Burnout

Background Jenny, a 38-year-old Production Manager at a large manufacturing company, leads a team of 50 employees across multiple shifts. Over the past several months, increasing production demands, staffing shortages, extended operating hours, and pressures from senior leadership have intensified her workload. Jenny now routinely works late, skips breaks, and finds herself dealing with staff … Read more

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Case Study: Employee Calling the EAP Helpline About Stress Caused by Noisy Neighbours

Background Tom, a 41-year-old employee working for a national distribution company, has been experiencing growing stress due to persistent noise from his neighbours. Living in a flat with thin walls, he regularly hears loud music, late-night gatherings, and disruptive household noise. Despite politely raising the issue with his neighbours and logging complaints with his housing … Read more

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Case Study: Employee Calling the EAP Helpline While Going Through a Divorce

Background David, a 45-year-old employee at a mid-sized logistics company, has recently separated from his wife after 15 years of marriage. The divorce process has been emotionally exhausting and has affected both his home and work life. David has moved into a small rented flat and is adjusting to living alone for the first time … Read more

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Thrive Talking Session (August 25)

14th August at 12:30 (30 mins) Thrive Talking Session – Exploring Built Environments and Our Mental Health We’re delighted to announce the next instalment of our Thrive Talking series, taking place on Wednesday 14th August at 12:30pm. Hosted by Garth MacAnally, Customer Success Manager at Life & Progress, this live online session will feature an … 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.