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Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

2024 Report on activity and growth of Employee Assistance Programs

The mental health crisis in Canada is real, and working Canadians are turning to their employers for support.

Our 2024 report covers the rise of EAPs and their impact on employee mental health.

The report includes:

  • How poor employee mental health and lost productivity impacts a business
  • The answer to the question, "Are employers adding EAPs to their plans?"
  • Picking up the pieces and moving forward after COVID-19
  • The cost of an EAP
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Data Analysis

Data represents 4,000 small- to medium-sized employers and a portion of Benefits by Design's (BBD) group benefits business. These small- to medium-sized employers reflect a cross-section of industries located across Canada, including construction, manufacturing, retail trade, finance, and more.