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Connecting Employees To the Right Care, At the Right
Time
BayCare Life
Management's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is uniquely positioned to meet
the work-life challenges of today by tapping into the health system's network
of leading not-for-profit hospitals, outpatient facilities and
preventive care services - all staffed by an extraordinary team of health care
professionals. BayCare Life Management also takes a holistic approach in support
of our clients by helping them to nurture mind, body and spirit.
Value-Added Services
EAPs were introduced into the work place in
the 40s with a primary goal of providing help to those suffering from
alcoholism. As EAPs evolved, the programs took a "broad brush" approach to
problems affecting job performance. As a result, the range of services widened
to include help for personal problems, such as martial and family issues,
stress, emotional concerns, substance abuse, and even legal and financial
situations.
As the 21st century approached, the
complexities facing the workforce increased. The "sandwich generation" emerged,
faced with the challenges of working full-time while caring for not only their
children, but also their elderly parents. Many households had two working
parents, as demands on the attention to their family matters increased. In order
to meet the ever-increasing challenges facing employees balancing their work and
personal lives, "work-life" programs became a compliment to EAPs.
Referrals to community support groups and
information on a variety of resources became an integral part of employee
assistance. Areas of concern also included eldercare, childcare, mediation,
wellness programs, health information, parenting skills, financial management,
and much more. EAPs became comprehensive programs geared toward helping
employees balance their work and personal life.
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