EAP Cost Savings

• According to CCH, Inc. (2002 Unscheduled Absence Survey) 68% of companies utilize an Employee Assistance Program.
• Statistics show EAP to catalyze reduction of 30% in lost time, 60% in accident and sick pay, 50% in grievance and 70% in accidents (EAPA Facts, 2000)
• Companies have reported a savings of $116.00 per employee in healthcare related costs as a result of EAP utilization (EAPA Facts, 2000)
• 65-80% of all terminations are due to personal and interpersonal factors, an EAP can help resolve these issues before termination is necessary (Employee Assistance Report, 2001)
• If 5% of employees used EAP, the potential monetary savings would be 3.45% of payroll for absenteeism and improved productivity (Employee Assistance Report, 2001)
• Research shows a 20-30% increase in chemical dependency treatment and mental health intervention effectiveness as a result of comprehensive screening through an EAP (EAP Association Exchange, 2001)

Consider these facts:

• In any given year, almost one out of every five employees experiences some type of personal problem that has an impact on productivity. (The Journal of Workers Compensation, Fall 2003)
• An estimated 1,000,000 workers are absent on an average workday due to stress related complaints. (The American Institute of Stress, 2000)
• Unplanned job absence and tardiness decreased by 67% after EAP intervention. (Selvik, Stephenson, Plaza & Sugden, 2003)

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