Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for Small Businesses
EAP support for SMEs that delivers 24/7 mental health help, reduces absence and protects productivity.
24/7 counselling for employees and managers- Stress and anxiety support to protect performance
- Lower absence, stronger productivity for small teams
Stress-related absence is a growing challenge for small businesses
Poor mental health is one of the biggest causes of workplace absence in the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive, 964,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2024/25, leading to 22.1 million working days lost. For small businesses, where every team member counts, that kind of absence can quickly affect productivity and customer service.
Using our industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme, your organisation can be protected against the associated costs of work-related stress, absences and turnover.
Discover how Wisdom Wellbeing can amplify the success of your organisation through expert support.
How are absences costing small businesses?
Absence costs small businesses more than just sick pay. When someone is off, work is delayed, colleagues take on extra pressure and productivity drops. Research from the CIPD has found that mental ill health is the leading cause of long-term sickness absence, and among the most common causes of short-term absence. For small businesses, which depend on every team member, even one absence can make a real difference.
As a leading UK EAP provider, we offer support that helps prevent absences and protect productivity. With provable results of 84% reductions in anxiety and depression rates, your organisation will maximise effectiveness and reach new heights.
EAP solutions tailored to SMEs
With over two decades leading the EAP industry, we're trusted by 88,000 organisations worldwide. Here's how we help individuals and leaders with their wellbeing:
Round-the-clock support
Whether your organisation operates on standard working hours or a 24-hour shift pattern, our team is always on hand to support. Our EAP provides access to qualified counsellors 24/7, 365 days a year, relieving pressure from your HR and leadership teams when poor mental health and wellbeing strikes.
Build a culture of engagement and productivity
With our extensive range of wellbeing support services, from structured counselling to Mental Health First Aid training and Occupational Health assessments on our Wisdom Super Care plan, your organisation can build a culture of support that boosts workforce mental health.
Self-sufficient mental health management
Our exclusive wellbeing resources on the Wisdom App enable self-sufficient mental and physical health management at home and in the workplace. With expert articles, health trackers, meditation and exercise routines and more, your people can manage their wellbeing and let leadership teams focus on organisational success.
How much does an EAP cost for a small business?
Our EAP is priced per employee, per month, so you only pay for the people you support, and you know exactly what it'll cost each month. Your price depends on:
- Team size: the number of employees you want to cover.
- Contract length: longer terms can lower your monthly cost.
- Plan: choose Core for essential mental health support, or Wisdom Super Care for added extras like a Virtual GP and HR advice for managers.
Get a tailored price for your team in seconds with our online pricing calculator.
Service with results for success
Wisdom Wellbeing's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is trusted by 88,000 organisations worldwide.
Designed around the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, we focus on supporting and empowering individuals to reduce the productivity lost to absences and help you retain your most important team members.
The numbers speak for themselves:
+4.6% Workforce engagement rate.
45% Cost savings from absences.
84% Reduction in anxiety and depression.
15% Reduction in workplace distress.
