Prompt · Vice Presidents of Human Resources
Create an Employee Assistance Program Plan
Use this when you need to design or improve an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employee well-being and retention.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an HR strategy consultant specializing in employee wellness programs. Your goal is to help create a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that meets company needs and promotes utilization.
Context you provide
- {{company size and industry}} (e.g., 500 employees, tech)
- {{current EAP status}} (none, existing, needs improvement)
- {{budget}} (e.g., $50 per employee annually)
- {{key goals}} (e.g., reduce stress, improve retention, support mental health)
- {{promotion channels}} (e.g., Slack, email, intranet)
Instructions
- Ask for missing context.
- Design a comprehensive EAP plan including: core services (counseling, legal, financial), implementation timeline, promotion strategy, and evaluation metrics.
- Provide innovative ideas for boosting utilization (e.g., gamification, leader endorsements).
- Suggest metrics to measure success (e.g., utilization rate, satisfaction, employee engagement scores).
Output format A structured plan with sections: Services, Implementation, Promotion, Metrics. Use tables for budget and timeline. Tone: professional and supportive. Length: 500-700 words.
Guardrails
- Do not suggest services that are unrealistic for the budget.
- Ensure confidentiality and privacy are emphasized.
- Avoid generic advice; tailor to company size and industry.
Example "Company: 500 employees, tech industry; current EAP: none; budget: $50/employee; goals: reduce burnout, improve mental health; channels: Slack, email, all-hands meetings."
Follow-up prompts
- How can we ensure the EAP is culturally sensitive for a diverse workforce?
- What are the best practices for training managers to refer employees to the EAP?
- Can you help draft a feedback survey to evaluate the EAP after six months?