• Easily treated stress-related problems are the number one cause of employee absenteeism.

• Almost a third of unscheduled absences are due to family issues.

• Over 60% of psychiatric disability claims are preceded by easily identified supervisor/employee conflicts. Psychiatric disability claims represent 12% - 20% of all claims.

• Disability claims are growing throughout industry and business. Many such claims are avoidable.

• A review of industry research suggests that employers achieve a $3 return for every dollar spent on EAP programs.

• EAPs can achieve as much as a $13 return for every dollar spent on EAP services for employees referred by their managers.

• Unscheduled absences have increased over 14% since 1992 and cost employers as much as $670 per employee per year.

• 92% of Americans admit that personal problems often spill over into work hours – adversely affecting workplace performance.

• Employees that report high levels of emotional stress are twice as likely to have an on-the-job injury.

• Up to 74% of EAP member needs can be addressed by providing information, brief support, and referral to self-help programs. Of the remaining 26% who require additional services, 3/4 can be effectively treated within a brief treatment model.

• Those who do not participate in EAP facilitated treatment are 3 times more likely to submit disability claims and use 2-3 times as many sick days.

Can your firm afford not to have an Employee Assistance Program?