Statistics Canada reports that the typical employee is absent 8 days per year. An employee with problems disrupts the working environment of others. The effects of one employees problems on the productivity of co-workers are considerable but difficult to measure. An EAP will reduce the stress of your work-force This will reduce the claims and rates of your extended health care and short term disability plans. Others Personal problems contribute significantly to tardiness, theft, arson and fraud.
Stress adversely effects physical health and quality of life.