Employee Assistance Program
/ɪmˈplɔɪi əˈsɪstəns ˈproʊɡræm/
Definitions
- (n.) A workplace program designed to provide confidential support services to employees for personal or work-related problems that may affect their job performance or well-being.
The company introduced an employee assistance program to help staff cope with stress and mental health issues.
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- employee assistance program
- employee assistance programs
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Commentary
Often implemented to improve employee productivity and reduce absenteeism, these programs must ensure confidentiality to comply with privacy laws.
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