Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
What is Employment Assistance Program (EAP)?
EAP is a professional, confidential work based intervention program centered on helping employees handle personal, work and/or relational difficulties which may adversely affect their physical, mental, psychological well being and work performance.
Why should workplaces have EAP?
Approx. 1 in 7 Singaporeans (14%) has a mental disorder.
Total annual absenteeism costs up to S$2,122 for 1 sick employee.
Presenteeism can lead to 57.5 "lost days" (employees not at full productivity) can cost employers S$12.1 billion per year.
Some problems and implications
Inconsistent and poor job performance
Low quality & quantity of work performance
Diminished interpersonal relationships
Personal issues interfering with work
