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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

Referring an Employee to the EAP for Support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) One of the questions we get on a regular basis is in regard to Management Referrals, and how managers can refer an employee to the EAP for support. There are essentially three types of referral to the EAP service, as summarised below: Self-referral This requires no involvement from you as a … Read more

Case Study: Employee Contacting the GP Support Service About Anxiety and High Blood Pressure Readings

5th March 2026

Background Phillip, a 47-year-old employee working in a technical maintenance role, lives alone and has recently been feeling increasingly anxious. Over the past few weeks, he has experienced episodes of restlessness, racing thoughts, and difficulty sleeping. After purchasing a home blood pressure monitor, several high readings caused further worry, leading to increased monitoring and growing ... Read more

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How Managers Can Promote the EAP Within Their Team

4th March 2026

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

The Role of Whistleblowing in Hybrid and Remote Workplaces

24th February 2026

The workplace has changed. Hybrid and remote working models are now part of everyday life for many organisations. While flexibility brings clear benefits, improved work-life balance, wider talent pools, and reduced commuting stress, it also changes how culture, oversight, and communication function. When teams are no longer physically together, visibility reduces. And when visibility reduces, ... Read more

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Case Study: Employee Contacting the GP Support Service About Anxiety and High Blood Pressure Readings

How Managers Can Promote the EAP Within Their Team

The Role of Whistleblowing in Hybrid and Remote Workplaces