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Free college degrees and bonuses weren’t enough for employees at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Now, thanks to an updated EAP program, all 80,000 employees and their families will have 24/7 access to mental health, financial and legal support beginning next year. Chipotle executives say they upgraded the chain’s EAP to ensure their benefits are among the most holistic in the food service industry.
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