Its recognised that employees are getting increasingly stressed by the pressures of the modern world
Stress now accounts for 13.5 million days off every year in the UK, with one-in-five employees considering their job to be very stressful
The highest prevalence for self-reported stress, depression or anxiety is in the 35-44 and 45-54 age-groups. Incident rates for work-related stress, depression or anxiety is highest amongst 16-34 age-group with a higher proportion of females affected (Source HSE). Compensation claims rose from 506 in 2000 to 6,428 in 2001 with £321m paid out (Source: TUC)
By implementing Employee Assistance Programmes, a company can help control stress levels by providing assistance on a range of issues
ADVO Group will assess all market providers to find the right product for your company, providing a report that highlights the most suitable options
Once instigated, we will help promote the programmes and their benefits to all your staff
Employee Assistance Programmes offer staff access to
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Stress counselling |
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Legal and financial advice |
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Childcare |
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Consumer advice - similar to the CAB |
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Help to find doctor, dentist etc |
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Relocation support |
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International assistance |
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Staff incentives and discounted products (designed around companies needs and objectives) |
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Online medical and lifestyle assistance (complementary to advice lines included with medical cover) |
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