Companies subscribe to EAP programs not only as a cost saving measure, but more importantly to "do the right thing" for both the employees and the organization.
The benefits of an EAP may include:
- reduced absenteeism
- reduced sick leave
- health care cost containment - particularly important for self-insured employers
- accident rate reduction
- workers’ compensation cost containment
- less time spent managing poor performers
- employee conflict resolution
- increased quality and productivity in the employee’s performance
- improved employee morale
- feeling that your organization cares about their well-being
- resource base for professional, experienced facilitators of training and staff development programs
Employee morale and performance are at their highest when individuals are free from personal issues. Realistically, however, everyone experiences personal issues from time to time. While we are generally successful at managing them, there are times when we need an objective third party to help in resolving problems. The EAP is a strong resource to access during these times. The major focus of an EAP is prevention, with the intent that an individual will be assessed by the EAP before problems affect work performance and/or personal wellbeing.