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How EAPs Can Help at Work
What is an Employee Assistance Program?
Everyone has problems from time to time. Usually, we work them out. But sometimes problems persist, becoming serious enough to affect us both off and on the job. At such times, an EAP counselor may be able to help.
An employee assistance program, or EAP, is a counseling service for employees and their eligible dependents who may be experiencing personal or work place problems.
Why Does Your Employer Offer an EAP?
First, it’s smart business. If you’re doing well and day-to-day problems aren’t a distraction, you are more likely to be alert, motivated and concentrating on your job. This means you have a more productive organization. Second, it costs more to hire and train a new employee than it does to help and keep a current employee. And third, your employer cares about our employees. It’s that simple.
What Types of Problems Does EAP Handle?
The EAP can handle a wide range of problems. Some examples are problems related to:
- Emotional
- Family
- Marital
- Stress
- Financial
- Substance Abuse
- Legal
- Work Place
- Elder Care
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