History and Growth of the EAP Field

Authors

Mark Attridge, Attridge Consulting, Inc.
Patricia Herlihy, Rocky Mountain Research
Dave Sharar, Chestnut Global Partners
Tom Amaral, EAP Technology Systems, Inc.
Tracy McPherson, George Washington University
Diane Stephenson, Federal Occupational HealthFollow
Tom Bjornson, Claremont Behavioral Services
Rich Paul, Value Options
Lisa Teems, Federal Occupational Health
Eric Goplerud, George Washington University
Sandra Routledge, Watson Wyatt Worldwide

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

8-2009

Journal

EASNA Research Notes

Volume

Volume 1, Issue 1

Keywords

Alcohol; Workforce Issues

Abstract

This Research Note reviews the history of the field of EAP, the characteristics of the modern EAP, and the growth over the last 20 years in how many organizations have employee assistance services in the United States and Canada.

Comments

Publication of the Employee Assistance Trade Association.

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APA Citation

Attridge, M., Herlihy, P., Sharar, D., Amaral, T., McPherson, T. et al. (2009). EAP Effectiveness and ROI. EASNA Research Notes, 1(1).

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