
Enhancing Employee Wellbeing with Assistance Programs
Confidential, compassionate support that helps your employees manage life’s challenges and stay healthy, resilient, and engaged at work.
In today’s fast-paced world, personal challenges can affect anyone—inside or outside of work. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) offer a confidential, accessible lifeline for individuals navigating life’s difficulties.
Available 24/7, these programs provide expert guidance, information, and professional counselling across a wide range of issues, including:
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Relationship and family concerns
- Stress management and burnout prevention
- Childcare and eldercare advice
- Financial or legal guidance
By offering proactive support, EAPs help employees manage stress and stay resilient—so they can bring their best selves to work.

Why EAPs Matter
As awareness of mental health and workplace stress continues to grow, EAPs have become an essential part of modern employee wellbeing strategies. They are cost-effective, simple to implement, and can deliver measurable benefits to your business, including:
- Reduced absenteeism and improved productivity
- Higher employee engagement and morale
- Stronger trust in management and workplace culture
For line managers, EAPs also provide practical guidance for handling sensitive employee issues—ensuring teams are supported effectively and consistently.
A Commitment to Wellbeing and Care
Incorporating an EAP into your organisation’s benefits strategy demonstrates genuine care for your people. It sends a clear message:
“Your wellbeing matters to us.”
At Howden, we work with businesses across the Philippines to design and integrate Employee Assistance Programs that align with your culture, budget, and workforce needs. Together, we can help you build a healthier, more engaged, and more resilient organisation.