Why Employers Invest in Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to Prioritize Mental Health and Drive Growth

Your employees are showing up. They’re doing their jobs. But are they really okay?

As a business owner, you can feel it when something’s off. A shift in energy, rising tension, declining motivation. But what do you do when someone’s quietly burning out, grieving, or struggling?

You’re not a therapist.

You’re not HR (even if you’re filling that role).

You’re running a business. And you need your team to stay sharp, present, and motivated.

That’s why more small and mid-sized businesses are turning to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) mental health support made simple.

Employee Assistance Program For Your Teams Mental Health

Why Employee Assistance Matters: Mental Health Affects Your Bottom Line

Here’s what the data shows:

• 76% of employees experience burnout at least sometimes

• Unaddressed mental health issues cost U.S. employers $225 billion per year in lost productivity (Enthea)

• Depression alone reduces team productivity by 35% (Berkeley Exec Ed)

• Employees who feel unsupported are more likely to resign especially in smaller teams
  

If you’ve seen an increase in sick days, disengagement, or quiet quitting… you’re not imagining it. Mental health is business health.

Why It’s Risky to Wait Until It’s “Really Bad”

Most employees won’t tell you they’re overwhelmed. They’ll try to manage until they can’t.

And by then, you’re losing momentum, clients, or even your best people.Providing a confidential mental health benefit signals something powerful:

“We care and we’ve got you.” That builds trust. Retention. Loyalty.

What Is an EAP and Why Use Find Your Balance, Center for Growth & Change?

At Find Your Balance, Center for Growth & Change we help business owners offer simple, affordable EAPs with no insurance and no big corporate structure.

Our Employee Assistance Program includes:

• Get services at no cost

• 3–10 therapy sessions per diagnosis

• Support for stress, anxiety, grief, burnout, and personal issues

• Services extend to family members

• Confidential and stigma-free

• Optional employer consultations and support during workplace challenges

Your team gets the help they need. You get a more focused, stable, and resilient workforce.

Mental Health Isn’t “Extra.” It’s a Business Strategy.

You invest in training, tools, and systems to grow.Mental health support is the system that protects all of it. Ready to see how it could work for your team? Call FYBC at (818) 927-0478 or visit findyourbalancecenter.com. We’ll walk you through it with no pressure, just clarity.

Because when your people are supported, your business grows stronger. Summary of Linked Sources Added:

• Enthea (2023). How Much Does Mental Health Cost Employers?

• Berkeley Exec Ed. The Impact of Poor Mental Health on Business