Tag: employee assistance programs

Many organizations struggle to provide comprehensive mental health support that truly meets employee needs.

Singapore SMEs often face challenges in allocating resources for employee well-being, sometimes overlooking the full scope of costs associated with Employee Assistance Programmes. This oversight can be significant, especially when considering that symptoms of depression and anxiety cost Singapore an estimated S$15.7 billion a year, mostly through lost productivity.

Navigating the landscape of workplace mental health support can be challenging for employers in Singapore.

Workplace mental health is a growing employer priority, with the World Health Organization estimating that depression and anxiety cost the global economy around US$1 trillion each year in lost productivity.

Understanding Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) pricing models is crucial for Singaporean employers, especially given that depression and anxiety cost the global economy around US$1 trillion each year in lost productivity, as estimated by the World Health Organization. This guide explores common cost-per-employee structures and what services to anticipate.

Employers investing in mental health support can see a significant return on investment, with Deloitte UK's 2022 analysis estimating an average return of about £5 for every £1 invested (UK data). This guide compares key workplace wellbeing vendors in Singapore, focusing on critical factors like service offerings, regional reach, and support for diverse workforces.

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.

The Singapore Ministry of Manpower's Tripartite Advisory on Mental Well-being at Workplaces recommends that all employers implement structured employee mental health support programmes, including access to Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). This comparison helps Singaporean employers navigate EAP options tailored for different organizational sizes.

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.

Symptoms of depression and anxiety cost Singapore an estimated S$15.7 billion a year, 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.