As employers, you are well aware that EAPs are intended to help your employees deal with issues and personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health, and well-being.

However, there is much evidence to show that the measurable benefits of a good EFAP far outweigh the cost that is needed to implement and maintain the program.

EAP Employer Cost Benefit Facts:

• Health and welfare Canada reported a yield of $9.00 per $1.00 invested (Goddard, 1989).
• The Royal Bank reported a $14.00 to $1.00 return on their EFAP investment (Goddard, 1989).
• The Hospital for Sick Children reported a 35% reduction in Workers Compensation Claims, leading to a $134,000 reduction in premium costs, plus a %543,000 refund. On these criteria alone there was a $2.00 to $1.00 return on EFAP investment.
• Burlington Northern Railroad claims a return of $14.00 to $1.00 for their EFAP investment (Bureau of National Affairs, 1987).
• Central Canada Grocers, in a two- year study, found that participants in their EFAP had decreased absenteeism by 71%, decreased lateness by 83% and increased productivity by 60%.

Source: Interlock and independent organizations as stated above.

How do I learn more?

To learn more about the cost benefits of EAP please contact a member of the Insight team in any one of our Edmonton, Calgary or Red Deer locations.

EAP Services Provided by Insight:

• Cost Benefits of EAP
• Edmonton EAP Services
• EAP Program Structure
• For Employees
• EAP Confidentialty
• For Employers
• Quality Assurance
• Critical Incident Debriefing (CISD)
• Training and Workshops for Employee Development
• Corporate Consultation

Insight's EAP/EFAP Specialists :