The Scenario:
A female employee comes to your office in tears telling you her husband has just announced he wants a divorce. She has three small children and doesn't know what to do. You want to help but know you can't be her counsellor. You also know that without resolution, her health and her job performance will probably deteriorate.

What do you do?

• Listen in a sensitive, supportive manner in a private location.
• Recommend that she seek counselling as early as possible.
• Let her know if company benefits can assist with the costs.
• Give the name and telephone number of a counselling service.

This is just one situation you may face as a human resources advisor, in which a distressing personal situation could affect an employee's ability to focus on the job. Your prompt action can prevent accidents and minimize lost time and productivity, while returning a good employee to the normal work flow. In addition, your employee will appreciate your help in his or her time of crisis.

Janus Associates:
Janus Associates has been offering assistance to employees referred by human resources personnel since 1976. Prompt intervention and counselling can turn a situation around, so that health, productivity and morale are returned to satisfactory levels. Early intervention can also save the organization money through the reduction of short- and long-term disability claims.

Preferred Provider Service:
Janus Associates offers assessment and counselling on a fee-for-service basis, and these fees are often covered by a company's health benefits or insurance plans. Companies with fewer than 400 employees often prefer this option.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP):
Janus Associates also offers fully managed Employee Assistance Programs to companies who prefer a more formalized approach to employee concerns.

Occupational Health:
Janus Associates has formed strategic alliances with physicians and nurses, providing Occupational Health and Disability Management to companies upon request.

Please contact us through our on-line form, and we'd be happy to meet with you at your office to discuss how our services may be of value to you and your organization's employees.