Employees are more stressed than ever. In fact, the World Health Organization calls stress the health epidemic of the 21st century.
At work, it affects a companys bottom line by contributing to a decrease in employee productivity. Employee assistance programs are one way to help employees manage and overcome the issues that are affecting their work performance. However, utilization studies peg average participation in the low double-digits. But, with the help of technology and vested benefit advisers, providers say this rate is bound to rise.
