The Benefits of PSN to the Employer

Research shows that every year 16-22% of all individuals employed in Canada experience serious personal problems that will adversely affect work performance. An estimated 6-10% of these affected employees suffer from alcoholism and other chemical dependencies. Between 10 and 15% experience debilitating emotional problems stemming from marital, family, legal, or financial crisis. The cost of these issues to a company or organization include:

• Increased absenteeism

• Decreased productivity

• Increased disability/health care costs

• Decreased job satisfaction and morale

• Increased employee turnover

• Increased managerial stress

Research further demonstrates that companies or organizations that provide access to an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) can mitigate these negative consequences and subsequent costs to doing business.

PSN is available to customize services that meet the unique needs of your company/organization. We are confident that with the implementation of PSN’s EFAP your company/organization will experience the benefits of a healthy and productive workforce.

When asked in our employer satisfaction survey ‘What has been most helpful about your PSN experience?’ participants responded as follows:

• There is no substitute for a dependable, professional level of service that is locally operated.

• Referrals for addictions counseling for employees who fail drug tests help us retain employees and help them to make better decisions.

• We are pleased with the service and appreciate your ongoing support in helping our people deal with difficult issues. It certainly matters to our management and our employees!

• The referral and assessment process enable us to understand the current situation the employee is dealing with.

• The benefit of face to face counseling and supports makes PSN a more attractive choice than many others.