EAP Services Linked To 46% Reduction In Absenteeism

Absenteeism was 46% lower among people who participated in employee assistance program (EAP) services. During the 30-day period before using EAP services, the participants missed an average of 12.2 hours of work. During the 90 days after participating in EAP services, the participants missed an average of 6.5 hours of work in 30 days.

These findings were reported in “EAPs Can and DO Achieve Positive Workplace Outcomes” by Chestnut Global Partners, LLC. The researchers analyzed outcomes of 13,400 EAP users (only employees, not their family members or dependents) who had been assessed with the Workplace Outcome . . .