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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employees can access confidential counselling and professional help for personal challenges affecting their work performance or interpersonal relationships. The EAP provides intervention mechanisms to support employees facing psychological, emotional, or lifestyle-related issues.
The document's recorded date is 12 November 2020. Confirm on the official source.
Reference
COUN-011.2/2020
Closing Date
12 November 2020
Provide appropriate mechanisms of intervention and confidential counselling for employees who seek to address challenges that they face in the workplace.
Employee Wellness Programme
The municipality offers a comprehensive Employee Wellness Programme designed to support the physical, emotional, social, and mental health of its employees. This includes health screenings, access to confidential counselling through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), disease disability management, training, primary health care services, and participation in social clubs.
The document's recorded date is 12 November 2020. Confirm on the official source.
The Employee Wellness Policy will play a pivotal role in conducting health promotion activities, early identification of wellness problems, referral to inside or outside wellness services, support to employees affected by ill-health, facilitating adherence to protocols, and liaison within the department to ease the employer and employees rehabilitation.
Social Clubs and Interest Groups
Employees are encouraged to join social clubs and interest groups to foster social coherence and team building within the workplace. These groups contribute to improved morale and workplace relationships.
The document's recorded date is 12 November 2020. Confirm on the official source.
To promote social coherence through interest groups.
Health Screening and Disease Disability Management
The municipality provides health screening services and manages cases related to illness or disability to support early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of employees. This helps reduce absenteeism and supports return-to-work processes.
The document's recorded date is 12 November 2020. Confirm on the official source.
To promote health promotion and wellness programs for staff to encourage all adults in the municipality to pursue healthy lifestyles. A healthy lifestyle includes physical, social, emotional and mental health.
Life Skills and Awareness Programmes
Employees can participate in educational programmes that enhance life skills, financial wellness, and awareness about healthy lifestyles, including physical, emotional, and mental health.
The document's recorded date is 12 November 2020. Confirm on the official source.
Provide employees with life skills, awareness and educational programmes.
