Employee assistance programmes (EAP) are a great way to help your employees when they need counselling or support. The EAP provides counselling for any employee who has an issue that is affecting their wellbeing. It is often difficult for people to find the time, energy or funds to see a counsellor privately so this type of service can be invaluable to both employee and employer. This blog post will give you more information about what an Employee Assistance Programme does and how it could benefit your business.
Employee wellbeing has long been a topic of importance and combined with the recent pandemic and subsequent lockdown, it is more important than ever to be proactive and take steps towards the improvement of your employees' wellbeing, particularly if they have experienced furlough and are now returning to work.
Studies show that during 2020, 58% of people asked, reported some stress at work and 69% experienced moderate to high levels of stress in general. Almost two-thirds of people experienced anxiety and 58% of employees experienced feelings of depression. These are large numbers of people who are experiencing mental health issues that may be impacting their work as well as their personal lives.
Employers can help to support their employees through Employee Assistance Programmes. EAP's were already gaining traction prior to the pandemic, but as a result of the pandemic - checking on your employee's wellbeing may be more important than ever.
It has long been discussed what impact mental wellbeing can have on businesses. To put it in monetary terms, in 2017, one study found that mental health cost UK employers between £33 and £42 billion per year. Although this is a rather simplistic way to talk about mental health - it does show that there is a definite need for wellbeing support within the workplace.
EAP's can help business owners to provide support for their employee's emotional wellbeing by accessing private counselling services. NW Counselling Hub can help you to support your employees with a bespoke EAP package. With employees being able to access counselling in your workplace, at the hub located in Lincoln, on the phone, via Zoom or via our new app.
We can support your employees with issues or concerns that stem from work or from their home life which can affect their mental wellbeing and lead to absence or presenteeism. Empathic, impartial support may be all that’s needed to improve their wellbeing.
Addressing mental health in the workplace helps business owners to create a happier working environment and allows employees to feel safe and comfortable. Negative working environments will only succeed in lowering employee wellbeing, whereas a supportive environment will help employees to thrive.
For more information about our EAP programmes, you can visit our website or call us on 01522 253809.
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