In today’s ever changing world, individuals and their families are dealing with a multitude of problems. Alcohol/drug abuse, marital problems, parenting concerns, financial worries, stress, anxiety, and depression are just a few of the more common concerns facing today’s employees.  Any of these common concerns can have a drastic effect on an employee’s quality of life and job performance.

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided by UT Counseling and WorkLife Services at no cost to employees and immediate family members. The EAP is an easy to use and personalized resource for preventing or resolving problems before negative consequences affect work, relationships, or family life.  By providing a confidential setting for individual assessment, consultation, and solution-focused discussion, the EAP can help provide resolution for those issues that prevent an employee from being their most productive and effective at work and at home.

As a supervisor, the EAP can be a valuable tool when dealing with employees that have job performance problems.  This website is designed to provide information about the services available through the EAP and how to avoid common pitfalls when managing problem employees. 

Note:  The EAP provided by UT Counseling and WorkLife Services is not intended to interfere with administrative or supervisory practices in your role as a supervisor.  The EAP may offer coaching and consulting help on managing a troubled employee, but it will not tell you what type of discipline to use not direct your managerial decisions.  For guidance in these areas, supervisors are encouraged to contact Employee Relations in the Human Resources department.