EAP provides consultation to campus supervisors and leaders. As a leader or supervisor, you are in a unique position to encourage employees to seek assistance for their problems.

Supervisors may opt to consult with EAP when employees' work performance is affected or when there are concerns about employees' mental health.

By addressing performance issues while offering the EAP as a source of professional help, supervisors can provide encouragement for employees' overall health and productivity. Campus supervisors and leaders are encouraged to recommend voluntary use of UI EAP to employees who may be having performance problems, as these are frequently associated with personal difficulties.

Making a Supervisory Referral

Mental Health and Well-Being

This on-demand training is designed for UI supervisors and managers and focuses on supporting mental health and well-being of employees. By improving your knowledge and skills in understanding and identifying mental health concerns, you will be better equipped to support your staff.

Problems

When the following situations occur in the workplace, the EAP may help you address the problem:

  • Changes in work performance that could be either sudden or develop over a period of time
  • Absenteeism or attendance problems
  • Deteriorating or inconsistent work performance
  • Presenteeism (i.e. being at work but not "on the job")
  • Frequent or increased tardiness
  • Increased errors, accidents, or missed deadlines
  • Difficulties with concentration, confusion
  • Change in attitude, mood, appearance
  • Change in work relationships
  • Frequent complaints either by the employee or about the employee by others
  • When an employee shares a personal problem with you
  • When you are feeling stressed, frustrated, helpless, disappointed, or anxious when thinking about an employee's work performance problems 

Additional Supervisor Resources

The Employee Assistance Program offers educational opportunities for University of Iowa departments and workgroups at no cost. Although EAP will work with departments to develop topics that address their specific interests, in general, EAP offers the following talks:

Additional Resources