Why should small companies use EAPs instead of simply terminating an employee?
Small companies understand how much it costs to replace an employee. In most instances, it is in a company’s best interests to try to rehabilitate an employee before trying to replace that employee. Simply put, when a company uses EAP services to help its employees make it through difficult times, it is making an important statement to its employees: Your employer cares about you. It’s important for employees to know that their employer cares about their health and well-being. This increases retention. How are EAP services changing? EAP services now include the training and coaching of managers, which may be more crucial for those in small-business settings. EAPs can provide a host of work-life resources designed to help employees manage their finances, seek legal help, plan a vacation, schedule a car repair or even reduce credit card debt. EAP services, as always, are confidential and now can be delivered in person, by telephone or online. They are designed to help employees address l
