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Employee Assistance European Forum An introduction to EAEF UK EAPA Branch Meeting Kate Nowlan

Discover the history, goals, and initiatives of the European Assistance Forum, providing a platform for EA professionals in Europe to collaborate, develop standards, conduct research, and influence public policy. Join conferences, engage in networking, and explore membership benefits. Stay updated on European initiatives and partnerships for workplace health promotion. Contact EAEF for collaboration opportunities.

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Employee Assistance European Forum An introduction to EAEF UK EAPA Branch Meeting Kate Nowlan

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  1. Employee Assistance European Forum An introduction to EAEF UK EAPA Branch Meeting Kate Nowlan President EAEF 19th September 2012

  2. EAEF – the story so far… • Founded in September 2002 • Voice for EA professionals in Europe • European Forum – a place for discussion

  3. EAEF – what we do • Define competencies & boundaries of EA in Europe • Develop standards of practice, codes of ethics etc • Influence public policy in relation to EA work • Provide networking opportunities for EA professionals • Identify & implement research programmes • Build partnerships • Promote & publicise models of delivery • Enable sharing of EA expertise across cultures • Provide task force / think tank opportunities • Offer a forum for innovative practice • Annual conference in member countries

  4. Research projects • Robert Gordon University, 2007 (T. Buon & J. Taylor) A review of the EAP Market in UK & Europe • Eureka Research Project - ongoing Investigation of current & future needs of EA field in Continental Europe. Financed by Employee Assistance Research Foundation (EARF) in US • University of Leuven, Autonoma University, Lisbon Survey in 3 northern & 3 southern countries in Continental Europe of EA practices including health promotion etc Results October 2012

  5. Conferences – join EAEF & travel! • Wuppertal, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Istanbul, Lisbon, Brussels, Amsterdam, London, Athens • High profile speakers • Lively debate

  6. Athens 2012 – a time to network

  7. Membership of EAEF • Network of EA professionals • Membership of LinkedIn discussion groups etc • Access to resources • Reduced Conference fee • Join task forces • Sponsorship opportunities

  8. Membership of EAEF – across Europe EuropeAustriaBelgiumFranceGermanyGreeceIreland LuxembourgNetherlandsNorwayPortugalSloveniaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTurkeyUnited Kingdom

  9. Partners and colleagues • OSHA – European Agency for Safety & Health at Work (campaign on psychosocial risks at work 2012) • EAPA • ENWHP (European Network for Workplace Health Promotion) • APEAR

  10. Future developments • Research • Accreditation • Innovation • Webinars, training

  11. EAEF & EAPA UK • Benefits of joint membership • Discounted conference fees • Sharing of resources and information • European initiatives • Collaboration – not competition • Ideas for partnership?

  12. Dublin 2013 – Happiness at work • Keynote speakers – Delivering Happiness, New Economics Foundation. • Seminars, workshops • Networking opportunities • Providers, customers, HR, Occupational Health • Sponsorship

  13. Contacting EAEF • Lucilia Ribeiro – administrator based in Lisbon • lucilia.ribeiro@eaef.org • Website: www.eaef.org

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