Why Your Organization Should Have an EAP

The reasons to have an EAP are many in number. The purpose of providing employees with another benefit that improves their lives is the most obvious, however there are many other reasons to have an EAP that benefit the organization's bottom line. Consider the following benefits when you know that at any given time 20% of employees struggle with personal problems and that troubled employees are at least 20% less productive than their coworkers:

Most organizations view EAP as a bottom line expense. In reality, it saves bottom line dollars.
T.E.A.M. Inc.'s services can result in a higher employee retention rate and help attract quality employees by enhancing your overall organizational health
The U.S. Department of Labor studies have shown that for each dollar spent on EAP, $5-$16 is saved through increased performance, decreased absenteeism, and reduced accidents
Studies show that EAP reduce work related accidents by 65%
It is a great tool for Risk Management and Loss Prevention
Studies show that EAP impacts a reduction in employee absenteeism and personal sick leave by 33%
It is a resource for managers, supervisors and Human Resources for consultation on employee issues
T.E.A.M., Inc. has a number of trainings and seminars designed to improve employee functioning and increases their awareness
Studies show that EAP helps reduce work comp claims by 30% and employee grievances by 50%
Employees receiving the mental health and substance counseling they need will be less problematic to the company by functioning at an optimal level
Use of the EAP often results in lower annual premium increases for medical and worker comp benefits
Having an EAP allows supervisor's to concentrate on work issues and avoid becoming counselors to staff problems. They are able to direct employees to professionals who can help them
T.E.A.M., Inc. can help reduce risk of lawsuits by providing sexual harassment and violence in the workplace trainings and assistance in the development of appropriate policies

Progressive organizations are strongly encouraged to read the brief article on the next Tab entitled: "How EAP Saves Organizations Money", to learn more about the benefits of having an EAP like T.E.A.M., Inc. to assist to maximizing the returns from your EAP.