Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Increased Focus on Mental Health: Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

2019-10-01T11:34:44-04:00October 1st, 2019|Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness|

Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are valuable resources that remain underused. For some employees, there may be a stigma attached to using this service. Historically, EAP counseling has primarily served as a resource for people with substance abuse problems or [...]

Addiction in the Workplace: How to Help a Co-Worker

2019-08-19T13:37:47-04:00August 19th, 2019|Employee Assistance Program (EAP)|

Each year, addiction costs American businesses an estimated $276 billion. Beyond the financial impact, accidents and fatalities produce tragic consequences. In fact, one out of 10 employees has a substance use disorder in his or her lifetime. As the [...]

Employers Trying to Find Better Strategies To Address Workers’ Mental Health

2019-07-22T21:17:05-04:00July 22nd, 2019|Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits|

In the middle of a work project at a global corporate consulting firm, Katherine Switz was gripped with a debilitating bout of anxiety. Her body froze, her heart raced, her chest tightened, and her mind went blank, which made [...]

The Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

2019-07-17T08:07:37-04:00July 17th, 2019|Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Wellness|

We all know it is rare for people to go through life without having to deal with some sort of serious personal problem. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can give your employees a way to cope with personal issues [...]

How To Manage Job Stress

2019-04-11T20:39:05-04:00April 11th, 2019|Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Programs, Wellness|

No matter what type of work you do or how much you love or dislike it at times, stress comes with the job. Teachers. Medical professionals. Restaurant staff. Law enforcement workers. Customer service reps. Wearers of hard hats or [...]

Mindfulness: Staying Positive is Good For Your Health

2019-04-11T20:40:45-04:00April 11th, 2019|Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Programs, Solution 4, Wellness|

Positive thinking can be a choice. Is the glass half-full, or half-empty? The truth depends on your outlook. Even when things seem grim, you can practice positive thinking and action. Doing so can boost your overall health by helping [...]

Tips To Handle Stress: Things To Put Your Mind At Ease

2019-04-11T19:21:58-04:00April 11th, 2019|Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Programs, Wellness|

When you or a loved one are stressed or anxious, it can seem that even daily tasks feel harder than usual. But we want you to know that you’re not alone. While it’s always a good idea to talk [...]

Employee Assistance Programs: Ways To Increase Usage and Help Employees

2018-05-24T12:00:00-04:00May 24th, 2018|Employee Assistance Program (EAP)|

Employee assistance programs (EAP) are some of the most prevalent benefits offered by employers. EAPs are also among the most underutilized. Proof: More than 90% of employers offered an EAP in 2016, but nearly half of those companies reported [...]

Why Don’t More People Use Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)?

2017-08-31T12:00:00-04:00August 31st, 2017|Employee Assistance Program (EAP)|

More than 97 percent of large companies in America (over 5,000 employees) offer employee assistance programs (EAPs), for those needing a professional to talk over personal or family issues with. Even 75-80 percent of medium-sized and smaller companies make EAP [...]