Business - 5 Reasons Why You Need an EAP

5 Reasons Your Business Needs an EAP

At first, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) may seem like another business expense you don't need. You may also feel that your employees' personal problems are really "none of your business" and that getting involved is just asking for trouble.

You couldn't be farther from the truth.

The fact is, EAP's are an investment in your business. An investment that more and more companies - large and small are making each year. Why? Innovative businesses know that employees suffering from anxiety, depression or other personal problems are not productive employees. Lost time from work, lower production and more accidents are all "real" bottom-line expenses. Costs that can be lowered with an EAP.

Personnel Resources Network (PRN) from Family Treatment Associates can help put together an effective EAP for your business. Here are just some of the many benefits you will see:

1. Savings your business can count on. Study after study shows that EAP's can save a business hundreds, thousands or even more each year. Consider these facts:

For every dollar invested in an EAP, employers generally save from $5 to $16 (Source: the US Department of Labor)
EAP's help lower healthcare expenses. Troubled employees' healthcare costs can cost three times more than an emotionally healthy employee. (Source: Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration)
Higher productivity. Some organizations have reported productivity increases as high as 43% after starting an EAP, (Source: US Department of Health and Human Services)

2. Better managers and supervisors. Is your managers' time best spent dealing with an employee's personal issues? The fact is, an employee's personal struggles will affect your business. EAP's give your managers and supervisors the tools they need to get employees back on their feet and productive again. That way, they can concentrate on what you hired them for...to help run your business.

3. Your business gets more with PRN. With PRN, you're not just a number. You get a personalized, effective program your business will benefit from, including:

Private, confidential counseling services. Confidentiality is a hallmark of our program.
Workshops you and your employees can use on topics ranging from balancing work and family to leadership and motivation (More than 20 to choose from)
Catastrophe counseling. The death of a fellow employee, a robbery or any sort of catastrophic event can send your business into a tailspin. PRN specializes in this sort of counseling...offered on and offsite...whichever is best for you.

4. You're in good company. Thousands of businesses across the country are taking advantage of the benefits EAP's offer them. From municipalities, to corporations, to financial institutions...PRN professionals can create an EAP that's a perfect fit for your business.

5. Help is local, right where you need it. With PRN, your employees have access to seasoned professionals just minutes away. No long waiting lists, referrals or hassles...just the help they need so you can get back to business quickly. Appointments are readily available, and help is always accessible. You'll benefit from the personalized, local service only PRN can provide.

To find out how an EAP can help your business, contact PRN today at

1.800.676.8112