Whitbread has launched an employee assistance programme (EAP) for more than 40,000 employees.
The EAP, which the company originally trialled with 400 employees, includes: advice and help sheets; web chat and telephone helpline, 24/7, 365 days a year; personal counselling; legal information and guidance; financial planning and debt advice; addiction support for alcohol, drugs, gambling or other addiction issues and mediation.
Patrick Dempsey, managing director at Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants, said: “At Whitbread, we carried out a trial of the scheme with 4,000 of our employees, across all our brands, and experienced a high level of employee usage with very positive feedback from management and staff regarding the service and advice given.
“I am delighted that we have now adopted the programme across the whole of the Whitbread estate, more than 40,000 employees, and we are extremely happy with the service provided. Businesses that subscribe to the scheme will also be supporting the hospitality industry’s charity enabling them to continue with their vital work.”
