Employee-Assistance Programs (EAPs) are:

• A. Mental health programs provided by employers to help employees deal with personal problems
• B. Training and development programs
• C. Health insurance benefits
• D. Retirement plans

Answer: (A)

Employee-Assistance Programs are employer-provided, confidential support services designed to help employees deal with personal problems that can affect work performance. They typically offer short-term counseling, stress management, substance-use help, crisis intervention, and referrals for longer-term care, and they’re usually available to employees (and sometimes their families) at no or low cost. This is distinct from training and development, which focuses on building job skills; health insurance, which covers medical costs; and retirement plans, which provide financial security for the future. The goal of these programs is to support well-being and keep employees productive by addressing personal issues early and confidentially.