Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees balance the demands of work, home, and life.

Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP assists employees in identifying and resolving issues, stressors, and pressures of their personal lives, family matters, and workplace issues to promote a happier, healthier, and more productive life.  

Types of Employee Assistance Program Services

EAP services can include, but are not limited to: 

• Stress management 
• Work-related issues 
• Family and marital issues 
• Financial and legal issues 
• Addictions 
• Bereavement 
• Physical and mental health issues 
• Counseling referrals 

How to Purchase an EAP

Employers can purchase EAP services through a carrier that offers the coverage.

Plan coverage is typically employer-paid, with services offered to employees at no cost. Employers can also offer in-house EAP services in which a qualified employee is onsite for other employees to access for direct services; although this is not the most recommended service offering as employees may feel hesitant to speak with someone from the company regarding personal issues.  

If you are looking for EAP services in New York State, a New York HR Outsourcing Company should be able to help. 

EBC HCM offers EAP services as an additional feature of our HR outsourcing and consulting services. 

How Can Employees Benefit from EAP Services? 

Successful employees are the foundation of any business. Issues, stressors, and pressures in the workplace and at home can have a negative impact on an employee’s wellbeing and work performance, and therefore can negatively impact the business. EAP Services allow employees to connect with someone immediately and directly to seek guidance and solutions to the problems they are facing, which in turn, can positively impact an employee’s wellbeing and work performance.  

Focusing on the wellbeing of employees by offering EAP Services can: 

• Reduce absenteeism because healthy employees are more likely to take fewer sick days.  
• Increase productivity because employees are more likely to be engaged and perform better.   
• Promote workplace safety because employees are more likely to take care of their physical and mental health. 
• Increase retention because satisfied employees are more likely to stay with the business.  

Additionally, when employers offer EAP Services to their employees, employees are more likely to feel the employer cares about them and wants them to be successful.

Find Employee Assistance Programs in New York State

If you are a New York business looking to add an employee assistance program to your business, consider reaching out to a New York HR Service today. 

To learn more about the EAP services available from EBC HCM, contact us today, or take a look at our HR service offerings.