The purpose of the EAEF is:
- To define the competence and boundaries of EA provision in Europe.
- To develop Standards of Practice, Codes of Ethics and enforceable policies and procedures.
- To identify the accreditation needs of providers and adopt the most relevant and appropriate forms of programme and provider accreditation.
- To identify and implement market relevant research programmes.
- To provide networking opportunities for employee assistance professionals.
- To develop communication programmes to raise and maintain awareness of the scope and benefits of quality driven, market relevant employee assistance work.
- To influence public policy in relation to employee assistance work.
- To identify and guide the development of employee assistance training and development programmes for employee assistance practitioners.
A range of EAEF policy documents are available to download in our Member’s only Resources section
Applications to join the EAEF are always welcome, whether you’re new to the field of employee assistance or an expert within your region. Membership offers you a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Keeping in touch and networking with other employee assistance professionals in Europe and around the world.
- Influencing the development of employee assistance in Europe and your own country.
- Enhancing your professional standing in the employee assistance field.
- Exchanging ideas on how to market your services with other employee assistance professionals.
- Demonstrating that your services meet pan-European standards by adhering to the EAEF’s Guidelines and Code of Ethics.
- Accessing market research and information, as well as the latest pan-European legislation affecting the employee assistance field.
- Taking advantage of European Union lobbying and pan-European communications undertaken by the EAEF on behalf of members.
- Enjoy membership discounts at EAEF conferences and training programmes.
There are also a number of sponsorship opportunities for organisations and individuals.
For more information on membership or sponsorship opportunities, please visit the Join Us section.