Due to the vast amount of employees who are experiencing problems (health and social) there is evidence of substantial increase in inefficiency, absenteeism, low morale, accidents, limited productivity, substance abuse and staff turnover. It was found that by changing an individual’s irrational beliefs to rational beliefs the person would develop much quicker the emotional competencies required for effective leadership and management behaviour. The person then starts to develop his leadership practices in a process of self-development.

This model of Simple Life Skills has been developed on the basis of ‘Rational Behaviour therapy’. This is a holistic integrated and cross cultural approach to ‘short term intervention with long term results’. This is also an empowering process, which enables staff to ‘self-counsel’ and takes responsibility for their own thoughts, emotions and behaviour and therefore performance.

The concept of providing EAP facilities understands that there are budgetary and other constraints in all organizations. However substantial cost savings can be achieved by effectively integrating and managing EAP’s within the Human Resources and Industrial Relations areas.