Tag: EAP providers

The World Health Organization estimates that depression and anxiety cost the global economy around US$1 trillion each year in lost productivity, highlighting the critical need for robust employee support. In Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower recommends structured mental health support, including Employee Assistance Programmes, for all employers.

With global employee engagement falling to 20% in 2025, according to Gallup research, employers are increasingly prioritizing workforce mental health. This guide compares leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providers in Singapore to help organizations make informed decisions.

A Singapore SME with no in-house counsellor needs to know what an employee assistance programme includes and how to buy it. This compares five providers on service, delivery channels and published size or payment options, using each provider's own website, with iGROWFIT disclosed as one row.

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.