May is a very special month, not only is it Africa Month, but it comes hot on the heels of celebrating  South Africa’s Freedom day on the 27 Apr, thus offering us an opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made in transforming our society since our first democratic election in 1994. As with our country, it is important to reflect on the ongoing transformation of our workplaces - workplaces made up of a diverse range of people. In the workplace, embracing diversity, equality and inclusion equates to freedom - freedom to express our authentic selves, the freedom of a level playing field and the freedom of being found acceptable and included in one’s work community in order to reach one’s highest potential. 

In the May newsletter we bring you an article that examines the growing problem of rudeness in the workplace and how to tackle it.  We take a look at how to support employees who are facing retirement. 

We ask the question, “Are EAPs keeping pace with change?” and last but not least, take a look at ways of increasing EAP usage. 

We always enjoy hearing from you. Feel free to get in touch with inputs on how we can improve this important resource, your Newsletter!


From Jimmy John Lenong, Marketing Portfolio Holder
And the EAPA-SA Board

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