Employers are being bombarded with safety recommendations and guidance as worksites that were forced into temporary closure start to reopen. Meanwhile, the pandemic has taken an extraordinary toll on emotional wellbeing worldwide. Addressing employee mental health concerns is a vital element of a successful return-to-work strategy.
Read MoreIn times of stress or trauma, an EAP can help employees develop coping skills to address real or perceived threats in a healthy and productive manner. Although face-to-face counseling is still the cornerstone of an EAP, alternative treatment channels are vital to the success of the program during these times — when in-person counseling may not be the modality of choice for many participants.
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