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The "A" stand for assistance. Employee Assistance Program.
W. Gower has written: 'Employee assistance programs' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Employee assistance programs
A unique feature of employee assistance programs is the dual responsibility that its professionals have toward both the companies they work for and the individual workers in those organizations who require assistance.
Employee Assistance Program
Yes, via the EASE Employee Assistance Service Enterprises. They may be contacted via telephone at: 1(800)654-9778
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Andrea Foote has written: 'Occupational employee assistance programs for substance abuse and mental health problems' -- subject(s): Employee assistance programs
William J. McVay has written: 'Employee assistance program' -- subject(s): Employee assistance programs, Indians of North America, Services for
Ruth Brennan has written: 'Employee welfare' -- subject(s): Employee assistance programs
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP's) are not required. They are, however, quite common, and offer counseling and related assistance to employees and their families for various kinds of problems. The assistance provided is typically either free to the employee, or offered at quite nominal cost. It is advantageous to the employer to offer a benefit such as this, as if used by the employees, it often enhances productivity and reduces absenteeism.
An employee assistance program (EAP) is a work-based intervention program designed to identify and assist employees in resolving personal problems (e.g., marital, financial or emotional problems; family issues; substance/alcohol abuse) that may be adversely affecting the employee's performance.
The term employee assistance program (EAP) refers to a program that provides business and industry with the means of identifying employees whose job performance is negatively affected by personal or job-related problems.