Employee Services Acquires Longview Associates EAP. Merger strengthens Employee Services presence in the Northeast.

Employee Services Inc. (headquarters in Wellsville, NY) has acquired the Springfield-based Longview Associates Employee Assistance Program. The acquisition will mean that Employee Services will provide service to nearly a half million members at 900 employers nationwide.

Wellsville, NY (PRWEB) August 20, 2004 -- James M. Walter, president of Employee Services Inc., today announced the acquisition of the Springfield-based Longview Associates Employee Assistance Program. This acquisition helps to build reach and membership for Employee Services in the Northeast. Walter stated that this is particularly good news for Longviews current member employers who will now have local access to a broader range of productivity, health, and work-life benefits and services. Were one of the nations most established EAPs" Walter commented. Joining forces with Massachusetts most respected EAP firm, strengthens our service team and broadens our geographic coverage." According to Walter, the acquisition will mean that Employee Services will provide service to nearly a half million members at 900 employers nationwide.

Jerry Clausen, founder of Longview Associates, will continue to be involved in service delivery to the firms employers. This merger is the best thing we could do for our employers" Clausen states. Employee Services is one of the most innovative and progressive EAPs in the country, offering an unparalleled suite of employer and employee benefits designed to enhance productivity and be an important adjunct to a companys human resources department." He points to a broad range of new services that will now be available to Longview Associates clients, including enhanced work-life services for members, online training programs, lifestyle benefits that offer discounts to many national programs and services, and a suite of productivity and management services for employers. (A full range and description of employer and employee services can be viewed at www.TheEAP.com)

Walter said that Employee Services was attracted by the quality service that Longview offers to its members. He added Our intention is to enhance that service."