Employee Assistance Program

What is the Employee Assistance Program?

The Employee Assistance Program is a plan made to assist employees in solving their personal problems that may adversely affect the employee’s performance at the workplace. When any employee faces a problem in his/her personal life, it may lead to an unsatisfactory workplace environment and also affect productivity.

EAPs were earlier used to address the issues like alcohol consumption or substance misuse. However, now it also addresses other personal issues like child care, financial or legal problems, relationship issues, wellness matters, and traumatic challenges like workplace violence.

It is a counseling session where the employees can put forward the problems they are facing. The experts listen and understand their problems and try to offer the best possible solutions. The Employee Assistance Programs not only help employees psychologically but also help them improve engagement in the long run. 

Also, See: Employee Benefits Administration