Employee Assistance Programmes

It’s been a tough year and many employees have been affected by varying degrees of stress and anxiety.

 

So wouldn’t it be great if there was a product which could help mitigate the risks to your employees’ mental health and wellbeing?

 

Well, there is and it’s called an Employee Assistance Programme, commonly referred to as an EAP. 

 

A typical EAP will include a confidential 24/7 helpline which employees (and their dependants) can call to discuss their worries or concerns with qualified professionals. They can provide advice for many of life’s events including: -

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• Bereavement

• Relationship difficulties

• Health anxiety

• Remote working issues

• Financial concerns

• Childcare and Eldercare

 

 

In addition to the helpline, many employee assistance programmes have evolved to offer the following services: -

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• Face-to-face, Live Chat and Email counselling

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) sessions

• An app which allows you to have EAP tools and contact information with you at all times

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The introduction of an employee assistance programme will not only show your staff that you’re a caring employer, it will also help you achieve your duty of care obligations.