Employee Assistance Group Releases EAP Guide
September 16, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Employee
Assistance Society of North America (EASNA) has released a
review of the nature and value of employee assistance
programs (EAP).
A news release from the Arlington, Virginia-based
EASNA said the report, "Selecting and Strengthening
Employee Assistance Programs: A Purchaser's
Guide," provides education, guidelines, data, and
inside information on employee assistance programs
(EAPs). It reviews the benefits of having an
EAP, lists what to look for and consider when
choosing an EAP provider, cites ways to evaluate your
current EAP, and discusses how to get the most out of an
EAP program.
The 62-page document
was developed by EASNA's Knowledge Transfer and
Research Committee. The group said it is intended for
purchasers and funders of EAPs; for human resources,
finance, occupational health, labor/management, human
capital, and other leadership staff of companies and
organizations that work with EAPs; and for brokers and
other sellers of EAP services.
The appendices provide resources for both the
employer organization and the EAP provider and
professionals, including external links and Web sites to
resources and other similar reports.
Information on ordering the guide is at
http://www.easna.org/purchasers.php
.
Fred Schneyer
editors@plansponsor.com