The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a comprehensive employee benefit program that provides evaluation, short-term counseling, referral, management consultation and training services to federal employees. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is designed to help employees address personal issues before they interfere with work performance. EAPs are offered as part of a broader benefits package and connect employees to evaluations, short-term counseling, referrals and follow-up services. Depending on the situation, employees can access certain services from the security and privacy of their home.
Inova's EAP offers its employees a variety of benefits in the areas of work-life balance, psychological and grief counseling, legal assistance, financial guidance, assistance for caring for children and the elderly, and resources for daily living. Organizations should find out if their EAP referrals actually help employees and adjust the program as needed. Employees expect the same level of customization, ease of use and experience they get as consumers in terms of the benefits they access as employees. The right employee assistance programs can be a cost-effective way to add value and improve employee retention.
We also provide extensive and convenient program management tools and support so that employers can easily configure and have employees use EAP services. A health care service, such as an EAP, can help manage long-term costs by helping to provide the advice, support and resources that employees need to be physically and mentally healthier, reducing their requests for health care. In conclusion, an Employee Assistance Program is an invaluable resource for employers looking to provide their staff with the support they need to stay healthy and productive. It is a cost-effective way to add value to an organization while improving employee retention.
