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We all know that a healthy employee is a productive employee. Think about it, if you had to deal with complex and stressful issues both inside and outside of work, wouldn’t that eventually affect your work performance?

Better yet, how likely are you willing to stay at that company?

Recent studies have shown that many U.S. companies have faced a mass amount of turnover since the pandemic. Exit surveys performed by the employees state reasons such as: not feeling appreciated at work, unfufillment, lack of growth opportunities, and compensation as grounds for them to quit altogether and search for employment elsewhere.

Most large organizations recognize that the workplace environment has changed drastically over the years. With older generations on the road to retirement and new generations coming in, change is apparent.

With Millennials and Generation Z focusing on their mental health and work-life balance now more than ever, companies have made it known that promoting wellness benefits is key to employee retention.

This is where the Employee Assistance Program comes in.

EAPs have been created over the years to supplement other wellness benefits, like medical insurance and absence leaves (e.g. Short term disability and maternity leave), that help to address the multiple areas of your life that can cause stress and a negative work/life balance.

Some EAPs can address mental health, physical health, and even financial health. Contact with these resources is mostly free of charge by phone or online, and some even have app privileges!

Here are the Top 5 things a good Employee Assistance Program can offer to ensure a healthy work/life balance:

1. Counseling Services (for relationships and mental health)

2. Caregiver Services (for children and older adults)

3. 24hr Nurseline (for prescriptions, lab interpretation, non urgent medical needs)

4. Financial and Legal Services (for home buying, Living Wills, and investments)

5. Flexible Scheduling (remote work, hybrid work, or 3-4 day workweek)

Dealing with these personal life stressors either the help of real life professionals can be extremely helpful in maintaining a positive work/life balance.

Ask your employer or Human Resources if they have an EAP available, and if not, suggest that they should consider it.