EAP & Workplace Wellbeing Strategy

The Singapore MOM Tripartite Advisory on Mental Well-being at Workplaces recommends that employers provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) or other counselling services. Properly promoted EAPs can offer significant benefits, including reduced employee absenteeism costs and improved retention.

Global employee engagement fell to 20% in 2025, while depression and anxiety cost an estimated US$1 trillion in lost productivity each year. Here are seven workplace mental health KPIs HR can track responsibly.

With nearly a third of young people in Singapore experiencing severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress, employers face a critical decision in selecting effective mental well-being support. This article explores the considerations for Singapore HR in choosing between Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and corporate mental health apps.

Poor employee mental health costs Singapore employers an estimated SGD 15.7 billion annually in reduced productivity and absenteeism, highlighting the critical need for strategic investment in employee well-being programs like EAPs.

Employers in Singapore are increasingly recognizing the importance of mental well-being, with the Ministry of Manpower recommending that organizations consider implementing measures like Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Globally, depression and anxiety cost the economy US$1 trillion annually in lost productivity, underscoring the financial imperative for robust workplace mental health support.

Poor employee mental health costs Singapore employers an estimated SGD 15.7 billion annually in lost productivity, highlighting the critical need for effective support systems. Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) are a vital tool to address this, especially for the unique challenges faced by hybrid and remote teams.

Poor employee mental health costs Singapore employers an estimated SGD 16 billion annually, highlighting the critical need for effective support systems like Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Understanding expected utilization rates is key for employers to maximize the return on investment in these vital wellbeing initiatives.

Poor employee mental health costs Singapore an estimated SGD 16 billion annually, or about 2.9 per cent of the nation’s gross domestic product, highlighting the critical need for employers to address and potentially disclose their strategies for supporting employee well-being.