* For every dollar invested in an EAP, employers generally save anywhere from $5 to $16 (USDL, What Works: Workplaces Without Drugs).
* United Airlines estimated it gets nearly a $17 return for every dollar invested in employee assistance. (Substance Abuse: A Guide to Workplace Issues).
* The Warner Corp. realized an estimated $1,750 savings per employee, per year, because of lower workers’ compensation costs and fewer on-the-job accidents, due to having an EAP (Mash & McLennan Companies, The Economics of a Drug-Free Workplace).
* The Gillette Company saw a 75 percent reduction of in-hospital alcohol and other drug abuse treatment costs (The Economics of a Drug-Free Workplace).
* McDonnell Douglas estimated that its EAP saves the company $5.1 million annually due to fewer days missed from work, reduced turnover, and lower medical claims of employees.
Increase Awareness with Full-Color Posters!
And just how can an EAP increase awareness of its services? Full-color posters, available in 8-1/2 and 11-by-17 sizes, and at very reasonable prices, is one good way! Check out the “Employee Assistance Professionals” and “Posters” links at
http://www.impact-publications.com
The images above and at right are examples of two of the Impact posters available.