Tag: MOM guidelines

Employers often struggle to select an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that genuinely supports their workforce's mental well-being. This challenge is significant, given that poor employee mental health costs Singapore employers an estimated SGD 16 billion annually in reduced productivity and absenteeism, according to the Workplace Safety and Health Council.

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower, in collaboration with NTUC and SNEF, recommends that employers provide access to Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) as part of their commitment to mental well-being at workplaces. This advisory highlights the growing importance of structured support for employee mental health.