Resources for EAP Planning

We're committed to helping organizations understand and realize the benefits of EAP services. The short articles in our resources library will help decision-makers do just that. We periodically update them to reflect the latest knowledge, so after you read the preview, just ask for the latest update.

The Bottom Line: where does an EAP have financial impact?

Consider a few facts: More than 60 percent of work absences are for psychological reasons. Nearly half of all physician visits involve conditions caused or intensified by emotional problems. Half of the top 10 causes of disability are psychiatric or addictive. You can probably do the math for your organization.

Does employee assistance address these costs in a practical way? The answer is yes, largely because... Get the current article.

Is there a payoff for work/life balance programs?

It's tempting to think of work/life balance programs as a luxury. A closer look, however, reveals that work/life services directly address costly issues. Think about this: 6 of every 10 hours of unscheduled time off are because of family concerns, personal issues or general stress... Get the current article.

Prevention Pays: how wellness programs make a difference

"Of the $1.4 trillion that we spend as a nation on health... approximately 5% is allocated to preventing disease and promoting health. This approach is equivalent to waiting for your car to break down before you take it in for maintenance."
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson, 2003

Prevention is still in the background today, despite the fact that it brings organizations substantial savings in time (days off for illness, disability) and money (hospitalizations, physician visits) adding up to $3–$6 returned... Get the current article.

Want results? Ask potential EAP services providers the right questions

Just as each organization is unique, so are its employee assistance needs. Nevertheless, it's possible to qualify and compare EAP providers on an "apples to apples" basis. Any provider you consider seriously should have a core set of proven services and capabilities. This checklist will help you evaluate potential EAP providers... Get the current article.

Ease@Work clients assess our performance

There's one good reason why employees use Ease@Work services and more than 95 percent of client organizations renew: we perform. A sampling of client comments and data from our utilization and trend analyses tell the story from many perspectives... Get the current article.


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