EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS EAP
EAP can enable employers to help staff who maybe experiencing either workplace or personal challenges which have a negative impact on the business. An effective EAP can help combat absenteeism, presentism and maintain productivity. According to Flanagan & OTS 2017, for productivity by itself, employers can expect to receive a return on Investment of 5-10 times that of their initial contributions.
BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYERS
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Improvement in productivity/ morale/motivation.
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lessening Presenteeism and increase in workplace efficiency.
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Decrease in work related confrontations/grievances.
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Promote/demonstrate a culture of ‘a caring employer.
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Reduction in staff turnover and retaining best talents.
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Aiding managers to identify/resolve staff issues
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Enhancement and evaluation tool.
BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES
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Contentment and happy at work.
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Confidence in support from Employer.
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The feeling that their employer values them.
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Access to confidential professional health services
for employees and their families.
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Mentally, physically and emotionally happier
in both work and family life.
Common emotional and mental health issues presenting in counselling, which have affected employees include;
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Workplace / individual Stress management,
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Alcohol and/or drug use / abuse.
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Domestic Violence
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Anger Management.
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Marital/ Family/ Relationships
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Anxiety/ Depression / suicidal Ideation.
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Bullying.
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Auris Counselling EAP offers employees and family members a confidential counselling service, providing them resources to help in attaining a healthy work/life balance.
One of the advantages of the scheme is its flexibility, offering companies a choice of counselling options from short-term solution focused approach (CBT) appointments or longer-term counselling (employers’ discretion).
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Employees who are experiencing emotional difficulties can be referred by contacting us directly via phone or email. Either an in-house site or individual visit can be organised and an assessment session provided to determine the best course of action.
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Furthermore, we also have a referral procedure in position for ongoing referrals to other statutory and voluntary support agencies for continuing support if necessary.