Many organizations today have experienced the benefits of offering an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for their employees. Whether they have seen reduced absenteeism or increased productivity, these employers understand that a productive and resilient organization begins with a healthy workforce.
EAP services assist employees who bring into the workplace interpersonal, home-life, legal and financial problems and a whole host of social concerns that hinder their ability to be a productive member of the workforce. Organizations that offer a comprehensive EAP benefit provide an invaluable resource for employees to overcome both simple problems of daily living and those that are potentially debilitating and at times life-threatening.
Unfortunately, in an attempt to manage and reduce costs, many companies have decided to leave their comprehensive EAP provider for an EAP offered through a health insurance company, payroll management provider or disability carrier.