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Karl Bennett

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Karl Bennett is Chair of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA UK). This year’s recipient of EAPA UK’s Lifetime Membership Award, Karl has worked in the EAP and employee wellbeing field for nearly 30 years and continues to consult, advise, and influence the development of sector-leading services across the UK and beyond.

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    • Employee Assistance Programmes

    The evolving role of employee assistance programmes

    by Karl Bennett 4 Aug 2025
    by Karl Bennett 4 Aug 2025

    EAPs' role in workplace health has evolved considerably from legal safety net to a vital tool to help people stay in work.

    • Fit for Work
    • Dementia
    • Occupational Health

    Hidden in plain sight: Addressing the silent struggles of sandwich carers

    by Karl Bennett 28 Jan 2025
    by Karl Bennett 28 Jan 2025

    So-called ‘sandwich carers’ – those juggling both childcare and elder care – can face particular struggles to stay in the...

    • Fit for Work
    • Occupational Health
    • Disability

    Why occupational health may find itself in the spotlight in 2025

    by Karl Bennett 6 Jan 2025
    by Karl Bennett 6 Jan 2025

    With tackling ill health and economic inactivity firmly in the government’s sights in 2025, occupational health and wellbeing are set...

    • Fit for Work
    • Occupational Health
    • OH service delivery

    Employment reforms mustn’t overlook need for joined-up HR/OH

    by Karl Bennett 28 Oct 2024
    by Karl Bennett 28 Oct 2024

    The government’s Employment Rights Bill is set to bring in some profound, and welcome, reforms. But underlying issues around health,...

    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Depression

    How can we secure the future of the EAP?

    by Karl Bennett 8 May 2024
    by Karl Bennett 8 May 2024

    Employee assistance programmes are under huge strain. What is their role in employee wellbeing, and what should employers do?

    • Occupational Health
    • Wellbeing and health promotion

    Ignore the sensationalism – we need to see wellbeing in the right light

    by Karl Bennett 6 Feb 2024
    by Karl Bennett 6 Feb 2024

    Recent headlines suggest employee wellbeing initiatives don't work. Karl Bennett looks at the questions employers should be asking.

    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Depression

    Surging demand for mental health support is changing EAPs – and OH

    by Karl Bennett 18 Apr 2023
    by Karl Bennett 18 Apr 2023

    The UK is increasingly relying on employers, their employee assistance programmes (EAPs), for mental health support.

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