Employee Assistance Programs
WHAT CAN AN EAP DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
Employers have long recognized the need to care for their employees' mental and physical well being beyond the workplace. An Employee Assistance Program helps to ensure that confidential and independent resources are available when an employee needs to seek counselling. Numerous studies have shown how stress and depression negatively impact productivity in the workplace and employers are more willing to provide assistance to ensure the mental well being of employees.
Consider these facts:
The average number of days taken off work due to illness or disability is 7.8 days each year. Statistics Canada (2016)
47% of working Canadians consider their work to be the most stressful part of daily life. Only 23% of Canadian workers would feel comfortable talking to their employer about a psychological health issue. Statistics Canada (2017)
Employee Assistance Programs provide a means for employees to seek help early, rather than allowing issues to escalate to the point where short or long-term disability may be required. Early and effective help given to an employee will accelerate emotional recovery and help return the employee to his or her optimal performance.
Employee Assistance Programs are a proven benefit to employers and employees alike. An EAP with Guthrie and Associates reflects the belief that the employee is the company's most valuable asset. Guthrie and Associates is proud to partner with many employers in Brant County as part of their Employee Assistance Programs.
“The Brantford Police Service has used the service of Guthrie and Associates for over twenty years. We believe in the wellness of our members and have appreciated the professional and courteous manner that Guthrie and Associates have provided.” - Inspector C. W. Anderson, Administration Branch
Why an EAP with Guthrie and Associates?
Flexible Packages
Whether you are a large, medium-sized or small business, Guthrie and Associates is able to offer flexible EAP packages that meet the unique needs and budget of your company.
Critical Incident Response
When there is an unexpected tragedy in the workplace, such as injury, suicide, or death of a team member, Guthrie and Associates can provide professional support either on-site or at our office. Having support immediately after a crisis can help mitigate the shock, trauma and stress on employees and employers alike.
Quality, Local, Clinical Service
We strive to provide the community of Brantford with the most professional, competent and caring counselling services. To achieve this, we do not outsource clinical service (like many third party providers) and directly employ all of our counsellors who participate in ongoing professional development and regular clinical supervision. We also believe in continuity of staff - many of our counsellors have been with Guthrie and Associates for the majority of their career. This enables clients to access the same counsellor at different points in their journey and allows them to pick up where they left off.
Guthrie & Associates Inc. is a professional counselling service serving Brantford, Ontario. We specialize in individual, couple, family and company counselling.