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Why does my Organization need an Employee Assistance Program?
Every organization, no matter how well managed and structured, have employees who need assistance. The manifestation of personal or professional problems in the workplace has wide-ranging effects on your organization as a whole. Consider the following:
- Personal problem can decrease employee production by as much as 25%
- Health care expenditures are nearly 50% greater for workers who report high levels of stress from Personal, Professional, and Financial Issues
- 30% of employees feel overwhelming distress about their finances
- Alcohol abuse is estimated to cost businesses $87.6 billion annually in lost productivity
- The cost of lost productivity due to drug use is estimated at $128.6 billion annually
On an individual basis an employee assistance program helps troubled employees manage their problems. In aggregate terms, the benefits may be calculated as cost savings for your organization that also provides a healthier, supportive environment for your staff.
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What kind of help can the Employee Assistance Program offer employees my Organization?
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers employees, and members of their immediate family access to experienced counseling professionals for help with personal or professional problems and issues.
The Employee Assistance Program, administered by Family Service Association, can offer assistance with a variety of issues including, but not limited to the following:
- Alcohol and/or Drug dependency
- Personal Relationship Issues
- Budgeting or Financial Difficulties
- Issues related to Grief and/or Bereavement
- Dealing with Stress at home or in the workplace
- Professional Relationship Issues
- Mental Health problems
- Family or Elder care issues
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Is the Employee Assistance Program a new service?
Family Service Association has been providing Employee Assistance Program services for 18 years. As a member of the national Family Service organization, Family Service International, we have provided services to a variety of organizations including:
- Boscov's Department Store
- General Motors
- Newco Waste Systems of NJ, Inc.
- Prudential
- WaWa
- Xerox
Locally we have agreements with a number of employers including:
- Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority
- BettyBacharachRehabilitationHospital
- Flagship Resort
- Institute for Human Development
- South Jersey Transportation Authority
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What will an Employee Assistance Program cost my Organization?
An Employee Assistance Program administered by Family Service Association will cost your organization less than you think. We recognize that every organization we serve has different needs that will require varying levels of service. To ensure your organization has adequate coverage, each Employee Assistance Program offering is tailored to your specific needs.
If your organization would like more information about the Employee Assistance Program, administered by Family Service Association, or if you are a broker looking to develop a relationship with Family Service Association EAP, please contact Scott Hennis at (609) 569-0239 ext. 1117 or fsa.shennis@fsasj.org |
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