Workplace Options Gets Back to Work/Life Basics by Launching Advantage Fundamentals

Workplace Options announced the launch of Advantage Fundamentals, an economical work/life resource and referral program for employers and EAPs. Economical Work/Life Program Receives Praises from Benefit Managers and EAPs.

Raleigh, NC May 4, 2004 Workplace Options, the leading provider of work/life programs to corporate America through partnerships with employee assistance (EAP) companies, today announced the launch of Advantage Fundamentals, an economical work/life resource and referral program for employers and EAPs.

When work/life employee benefits first debuted in the mid 1980s, they consisted mainly of child and elder care support programs. Since then the trend has been to add service categories from pet care to concierge - in an effort to address the needs of employees at different lifecycles. Unfortunately, as work/life programs have expanded so has their price tag, making it difficult for many employers to afford work/life benefits.

To address growing employer demand for affordable work/life services, Workplace Options has created Advantage Fundamentals, an entry level work/life resource and referral program that gives employees access to work/life experts, a customized list of local providers, a comprehensive web site and a wealth of printed and online educational resources. Advantage Fundamentals differs from WPOs more comprehensive work/life products by delivering a tailored listing of potential providers to the employee, rather than specific confirmed vacancies.

Advantage Fundamentals is also well-suited for internal corporate EAPs which represent 12% of all large employer EAP programs.

"A growing number of our EAP customers, including many internal EAPs, have been interested in WPO developing an introductory work/life product one that addresses the basic work/life needs all employees face," says Alan King, COO of Workplace Options. "Advantage Fundamentals is ideal for EAPs who want to offer a work/life option to their clients, that comes at a much lower price point. It is also important that the product be easily expandable. I am confident that Advantage Fundamentals meets those requirements."

About Workplace Options
Workplace Options is the largest provider of work/life programs to corporate America, through partnerships with employee assistance (EAP) companies. The company delivers a customized work/life product to EAPs who in turn offer employers an integrated work/life EAP employee benefit.
Founded more than 20 years ago, Workplace Options delivers its services exclusively through EAPs and other third-party organizations. The company is recognized for its innovative web delivery capabilities, flexibility and affordable pricing models.
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