Trauma, disruption and displacement often cause increased stress, and an employee assistance program (EAP) can help employees develop coping skills to address real or perceived threats in a productive manner.
What is an EAP?
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential workplace service that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems.
What does an EAP help with?
An EAP can help employees deal with work-life stressors, family issues, financial concerns, relationship problems, and even drug or legal concerns. Some EAPs also extend assistance to family members.
EAPs can assist with:
- Health & Safety Concerns
- Financial & Legal Topics
- Work-Related Issues
- Relationship & Family Matters
Please note: carriers may offer embedded EAP programs in your life, disability, medical plans at no cost to you or your employees. Standalone EAP solutions are also available typically based on a per-employee-per-month rate ranging from $1.10-$2.50 depending on services and needs. Contact your local Alera Group consultant for additional information or email us at info@aleragroup.com to be connected with an office near you.
To learn more about the western wildfires here are a few resources:
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/map-compare-west-coast-wildfires-2020-n1240011
- https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/15/us/oregon-fires-california.html
- https://www.npr.org/2020/09/14/912701172/its-a-bit-surreal-oregon-fights-smoke-from-record-wildfires-during-a-pandemic
- https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-topics/emergency-preparedness/fire
- https://www.osha.gov/dts/wildfires/index.html
How to help those affected by the wildfires: