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What is an Employee Assistance Program?
An employee assistance program (EAP) is a work-based program that helps employees deal with personal problems that may affect their job performance. An EAP provides confidential assessment, short-term counseling, referral, and follow-up services to employees who have alcohol, drug, or other personal problems.
An EAP is designed to help employees resolve personal problems that might adversely affect job performance or productivity. It is also intended to help identify workplace issues that may be affecting employee morale or work quality.
Employee mental health in UAE
UAE has a number of initiatives in place to support and improve employee mental health.
Mental health is a growing concern in the UAE, with one in four people in the country suffering from some form of mental illness, according to a recent report by the World Health Organization. There are approximately 3.5 million people living with mental illness in the UAE.
Out of these, only 10-20 percent receive treatment, which often is not of good quality.
EAP Benefits
Employee assistance programs can have varied benefits. It can help the employees with work-life balance, provide support during difficult times, and offer resources for career development. In addition, it can also improve communication and collaboration within the workplace. There can also be cost savings associated with EAPs, as they can help to reduce absenteeism, turnover, and healthcare costs.
25% reduction in Absenteeism
23% Improvement in productivity
32% increase in employee morale
How is MantraCare EAP better?
MantraCare offers an intuitive EAP app supporting 20+ languages, 10+ holistic health programs, and 1500+ health experts, boosting the highest employee engagement levels. We have not only delivered positive ROI to our clients in UAE but also helped them attain measurable improvement in employee retention. With more than 10 years in the corporate wellness industry, and having served 80,000 employees in UAE and 30+ countries, we understand employee wellness! It’s in our DNA.
Higher Engagement Rates & ROI
We see 5-7x higher rates of signup rates compared to other EAPs in UAE. This is driven by additional offerings such as meditation, yoga & physio.
High Satisfaction
95% of our users in UAE are satisfied with the program. Our proactive coaches and counselors ensure that users are engaged and satisfied.
In-depth Reporting
We deliver quarterly in-depth reports on observations, learnings and recommendations for overall organization change & improvement.
Multimodal Support
Employees can connect over chat, audio, video or in-person sessions, wherever or whenever they want
Self-Help Tools
Access to 2000+ articles, calming music, soundscapes, videos and self-assessments on our mobile app.
Customized Programs
10+ customized programs addons such as Yoga, meditation, Nutrition, women health, Physical therapy & smoking cessation
Mantracare Employee Wellness Program Benefits
Most of our clients in UAE achieved a positive ROI on their employee health investment. We helped them make healthier and happier workplaces, leading to improved employee productivity, improved employee morale, lower absenteeism & higher retention.
IT Company, UAE
FMCG Company, UAE
Hospitality Company, UAE
100+ Companies in UAE Trust MantraCare
“Mantra Care’s employee assistance program has been a great help to me. I was struggling with anxiety and depression, and their counselors were able to help me get back on track. They listened to me and helped me find the resources I needed to get better. I am grateful for their confidential help and I would recommend their services to any company looking to support its employees’ mental health. Thank you, Mantra Care.”
Kevin, Vice President HR
Global IT Services Company
MantraCare has its presence in major cities in UAE
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah
- Al Ain
- Ajman
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Fujairah
Frequently Asked Question's
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a work-based program that provides confidential assessment, short-term counseling, referral, and follow-up services to employees who have personal or work-related problems.
EAP is one of the most effective means of addressing a variety of problems. Some of the problems that can be addressed through EAP include:
- Alcohol abuse/addiction
- Drug abuse/addiction
- Domestic violence
- Anger management
- Marriage counseling
- Parenting skills
- Stress management
EAP can also help individuals who are struggling with mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety. EAP can provide these individuals with access to counseling and other mental health services. Additionally, EAP can be beneficial for employees who are returning to work after taking time off for a mental health issue.
EAP program is typically sponsored by the employer. MantraCare offers one of the most cost effective EAP solution starting at $2 per employee for the basic plan which includes telephone and app support.
We offer several addons on top of the base plan including video calls, meditation, yoga and other wellness programs. Employers are free to add or remove services based on their requirements.
Selecting the right Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can be difficult. There are many factors to consider, including cost, benefits, and the needs of your organization. Here are some tips to help you choose the right EAP for your business.
- Decide what you need. Not all EAPs offer the same services. Make sure you select a program that meets your specific needs.
- Consider the cost. EAPs can vary in price, so make sure you find one that fits your budget.
- Review the benefits. Make sure the EAP offers features that are important to you and your employees, such as counseling, legal services, and financial advice.
- Research the company. Make sure you choose a reputable company with a strong history of providing quality EAP services.
- Ask for referrals. Talk to your colleagues and friends to see if they have any recommendations.
- Read reviews. online reviews can be helpful in getting a sense of what other people think about a particular EAP program.
- Compare programs. Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, compare the features and pricing of each program to find the best one for your business.
