Making Employee Referrals

Most often, people come to the realization on their own when they need HelpPeople EAP for assistance. Others seek help after HelpPeople is suggested by a co-worker, supervisor, manager, family member or union representative. But HelpPeople can also assist organizations that want to refer an employee to EAP when their job performance becomes a concern. This type of referral to the EAP is often called a formal supervisor referral. The formal supervisor referral is a very useful tool to help employers help their employees make performance improvements and keep their job in good standing. Refer to the Management Resources section to read HelpPeople’s instructional suggestions for handling how to make an employee referral.