Employee Assistance
An employee assistance program (EAP) is a workplace supported program to help employees address personal, and work related issues that may impact job performance.
Benefits of Employee Assistance
Safety
Having an employee assistance program can increase on the job safety, and reduce Workers' Comp claims by helping to improve employee mental and emotional health.
Retention
EAPs support your employees' health and wellbeing allowing employees to increase focus, thereby improving job satisfaction, engagement, and retention rates.
Cost Savings
Companies can benefit from a reduction of costs through decreased workplace accidents, turnover rates and lowered utilization of employee healthcare benefits.
Support
EAPs offer not only support to employees but also to management through the use of consultation for difficult employee situations and concerns.
A Good Return
Studies suggest a positive return on investment for EAPs, with estimates ranging from $3 - $16 for every $1 invested.
