We have an EAP, we can use them?
EAP providers are not specialists in cancer or life altering illnesses. They are known as generalists.
The knowledge, language, support and understanding around cancer is different and needs specialists.
Would you ask your GP to treat your cancer, no because they are not a specialist - you go to someone that is trained in cancer.
The Stats
1 in 5 diagnosed with mental health
1 in 2 diagnosed with cancer
Each of your employees is unique, not everyone needs a counsellor or psychologist, they need practical ways of support. Just look at the stats to see why you need to care about cancer in the workplace.
Why to question EAP
Three reasons you should reconsider your Employee assistance programs
People aren’t getting the help they need when they need it - EAP engagement is extremely low, over a third of people are suffering in silence.
There are barriers to getting support - Not only do your people need to recognise when they need help, they need to overcome the stigmas of help-seeking and then know where to get help.
Early intervention makes a difference - Too many support mechanisms are reactive rather than proactive. This means that intervention only occurs when your employees are at crisis point.
It is time for a new approach to the Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), stop using outdated tools. Engage your team with support that matters, in areas that matter.