Employee Assistance Programs in Ontario
Employee assistance programs reduce absenteeism and healthcare costs
Most people spend more hours at work than anywhere else, in addition to the time they spend commuting each day. We know that today’s workforce is looking for a better work-life balance.
That’s why more corporate wellbeing programs are being implemented by companies of all sizes. Employees who are stressed, unhealthy or work too much overtime tend to take more time off than their healthier colleagues. Wellbeing programs can significantly reduce absenteeism as well as reduced employer healthcare costs. Studies show less stressed employees increase productivity and tend to stay with their companies, even if they are offered higher-paying jobs by the competitor.
Valued EAP partners who support our Ontario benefits clients
headversity™
The industry’s first preventative assistance platform (PRE.A.P.) offers proactive and digital mental health training experiences that is proven to improve culture and reduce burnout. While not a traditional EAP, headversity can work alone or help boost your existing EAP benefit. With many 5 star reviews and ambassadors such as Andre De Grasse and Mike Holmes, headversity provides the simplest, most practical, and inclusive digital experiences in mental health.
TELUS Health One™
TELUS Health is an award-winning EAP that helps employees handle life’s challenges with easy-to-access information and resources. With this confidential service, employees have access to top level wellbeing professionals who are available to assist you and your family at any time through convenient access to services via a mobile app, a robust website, video and chat counselling.
How EAP programs in Ontario work
Employees and their household members may use EAPs to help manage issues in their personal lives. EAP counsellors typically provide assessment, support, and referrals to additional resources such as counsellors for a limited number of program-paid counselling sessions. The issues for which EAPs provide support vary, but examples include:
- substance abuse
- occupational stress
- emotional distress
- health care concerns
- major life events (births, accidents and deaths)
- financial or non-work-related legal concerns
- family/personal relationship issues
- work relationship issues
- concerns about aging parents
To learn more about Employee Assistance Programs, contact us.
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