Meaning of the word "employee assistance program" in English

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employee assistance program

US /ɪmˈplɔɪ.i əˈsɪs.təns ˈproʊ.ɡræm/
UK /ɪmˈplɔɪ.i əˈsɪs.təns ˈproʊ.ɡræm/
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Noun

1.

a program offered by employers to help employees with personal and/or work-related problems that might affect their job performance, health, and mental and emotional well-being

Example:
Many companies offer an employee assistance program to support their staff.
The employee assistance program offers confidential counseling services.
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