Employee Assistance Program 
myth-busting

Last month, we looked at how lack of awareness or education can be a barrier to beneficial mental health support. In the same way, misconceptions about Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services can keep employees from taking advantage of their EAP benefits. Here’s four common areas where we commonly hear myths, and truths you can lean on when sharing EAP resources with your employees.

Upcoming Live Events

Consider encouraging new employees to register for an orientation to learn about their EAP benefits.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation

June 15, 2022
10 - 10:30 a.m.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation

July 19, 2022
3 - 3:30 p.m.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation

August 9, 2022
9 - 9:30 a.m.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation

September 21, 2022
2 - 2:30 p.m.

Research & Resources

Mental health advocacy in the workplace

Mental health at work: It's (finally) time to talk about it (Fast Company). Roundtable discussion of business leaders and advocates on why the mental well-being of employees should be a top priority, and the risks and benefits of bringing your whole self to work.

How to Be a Mental Health Ally (Harvard Business Review). Suggestions for talking with employees and coworkers about mental health, and recommendations for supporting mental well-being at the organizational level.

Hybrid work

How employers can help struggling hybrid workers (HR Dive). Tips for gauging productivity, working through struggles, providing feedback, and avoiding overload.

Hybrid work: Making it fit with your diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy (McKinsey). A look at how employees of diverse identities see hybrid work, and foundations for building an inclusive hybrid workspace.