Top 5 Things Your Employees Should Know About Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Top 5 Things Your Employees Should Know About an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

1. It’s Completely Confidential  

This is perhaps the most important thing to remember: your EAP is 100% confidential. We will discuss with you how this works but it's an essential part in keeping the rapport, trust and effectiveness of the program.  

2. It’s Cost Effective  

Your EAP is a benefit provided by you to your employees. There are no hidden costs or fees for using the service.  It's simple, it's straightforward and employees value it significantly.   

3. It Covers More Than You Think  

While EAPs are well-known for mental health support, they offer a much broader range of services. You can get help with stress, grief, work-life balance challenges and/or family issues.  It is excellent for your managers and supervisors. 

4. It’s Easy to Access 

Getting help through the EAP is very straightforward. Your people can call us and book in, email us and book in or we can send a link to our calendars which is very popular and they can book themselves in. Simple, effective and conscious of people's time 

5. It’s All About Well-being  

Ultimately, your EAP is there to support your team's overall well-being. By providing an accessible resource, your EAP empowers your staff to address issues proactively, build resilience and maintain a healthier, more balanced life.   

Employers of Choice systematically offer an EAP as part of overall employee packages – it is commonly accepted that such inclusions attract and retain people as employees.