Attn HR Benefits Executives: Cut Workers Comp, Disability & Absenteeism Costs while Increasing Morale and Your Associates' Sense of Well-Being: Choose the most Experienced Free-Standing Non-Profit Employee Assistance Program

No doubts about a conflict of interest with a free-standing EAP means the focus of care will be on your new corporate recruits and current associates. Cutting these costs means bottom line profit increases PLUS more productive employees than ever.

(PRWEB) July 27, 2005 -- Employee Assistance, once a phrase describing assistance with alcohol use problems, has taken on brand new meanings in the new millenium. Today, the best EAP firms offer 1) expanded programs and sub-programs including health risk-reduction coaching, 2) account managers who assure information and exclusive consulting relationships for Human Resource challenges, and, of course, 3) effective problem-resolving counseling by phone and in-person.

For example, one particular type of firm, the "free-standing" EAP firm, has saved Fortune 500 firms significantly in operational expenses while remaining independent from insurance firms and always avoiding conflicts of interest regarding continuity of care payment issues. So says James Alterman, MA, MBA, a trained clinical psychotherapist and a national EAP marketing executive.

In contrast to the "stand-alone" EAP firms that have partnered with large benefits marketing firms, the "free-standing firm" never collects co-payments from employees or payment from insurance firms.

James says he feels fortunate in his position as sales executive for a top nationally established, EAP organization that promotes mental and physical wellness with customized care packages", as James describes them.

Our firm was built from the ground up 28 years ago as a solution to the problem of quality employees who were often leaving their companies to solve problems. These problems ranged from possible challenges with substance dependence to family-related challenges or emotionally difficult situations. Annually, we evaluate what the needs of our client base of over 400 employer groups are and we consider enhancing our offerings.

Our mission includes keeping employees productive by offering a range of consulting services for management and supervisors as well as counseling services for all eligible associates. For example,

we offer account managers who manage the entire relationship and needs of our clients nationwide. We help them recruit and retain the best professionals in any industry. People tend to stay if they are happy with their work and co-workers. Happiness should lead to a high morale.

EAP's Client's Managers' are Never Alone During Intervention for Higher Productivity

Managers seek personal assistance from EAP consultants called "account managers", who are assigned to individual EAP client firms. For example, the EAP consultant and its client's supervisor work together to solve problems. At stand-alone" EAP firms, there may be no assigned EAP consultant who knows the client's history, possibly making problem solving less efficient. A call to 866-my guru-1 will help bring your firms challenges and their solutions into focus.

One of these problems might be the situation where a work group member or leader disrupts the workplace with personal problem-solving by telephone at work. This could drag the morale of the work group down in pretty short order? In addition, absenteeism is a problem that a free-standing, independent EAP organizations professionals can positively effect. We help solve problems like poor motivation, management and supervisory communications practices.

We are a problem-solving organization that goes into action on multiple levels including health risk reduction, highly effective counseling and account management with a personal touch. Therefore, it would be a wise investment by a firm to work with a high-quality, free standing, independent, not-for-profit EAP with almost three decades of hands-on experience.

At our firm, a family and team-like atmosphere among all employees is fostered by our top corporate executive players. This carries over to positively effect the genuine concern for and quality treatment of our clients.

Alterman concludes: We don't make any products you can drive around the block. Our entire offering is our person-to-person problem solving and our caring attitude that all of our clients appreciate, both at the worker and management levels." If more clinically complex assistance is required, our case management and gatekeeper services minimize wasted healthcare expenditures while ensuring employees are directed to the best professional solution. James can be reached toll free at (866) 694-8781 or check out http://www.chicagoinc.com.

Contact:

James Alterman

(866) 694-8781

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