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Happy Holidays – Here's Your Pink Slip: ACI Specialty Benefits Reports Surge in Layoff Support Calls
Global EAP provider assists layoff victims and survivors with counseling and support services
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 24, 2008 -- As the wave of layoffs continue in this economic downturn, ACI Specialty Benefits reports that lay off support calls from workforce clients have more than doubled this year, as compared to 2007. In response, ACI is providing counseling and support services to the newly unemployed and their family members.
"Job loss can be devastating, and many newly unemployed are left to cope with overwhelming feelings of humiliation, depression, and failure," says Dr. Ann D. Clark, CEO and founder of ACI Specialty Benefits. "People are quick to panic, and that's when the EAP can really make a difference by giving someone the resources and support to get back on their feet."
ACI's counselors are available to employees and family members in the weeks and months leading up to termination and up to 30 days after. In addition to helping people cope with the emotional stress of job loss, ACI Specialty Benefits layoff support includes financial planning advice and communication tips. Work/life clients also have access to a wide variety of outplacement services including career counseling, job searching, resume writing, and interview skills.
"It's not just the employees who are laid off that need support," adds Tori Barr, vice president of corporate relations. "The layoff 'survivors' typically need help coping with mixed emotions of relief, uncertainty and guilt."
ACI Specialty Benefits works closely with each client corporation to devise a personalized workforce reduction plan that addresses the practical and emotional needs of the entire workforce and prepares employees for what lies ahead. "Effective communication, support and resources can help ensure that workplace morale is maintained through difficult times," says Barr.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Dr. Ann D. Clark, ACI Specialty Benefits CEO, and Tori Barr, ACI's Vice President of Corporate Relations, are available for interviews.
About ACI Specialty Benefits:
ACI Specialty Benefits is a top ten provider of employee assistance programs, wellness, work/life, crisis support and management consulting services to corporations worldwide. ACI Specialty Benefits continually ranks in the nation's top 10 EAPs by Business Insurance and was recently named a 2008 Benefits Superstar by Benefits Compensation Solutions Magazine. Founded in 1983, ACI has grown to international prominence, servicing more than five million people worldwide with a network of over 40,000 providers. ACI remains a privately-owned specialty benefits corporation, headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.acispecialtybenefits.com.
Contact:
Laura McDermott
Media Relations Manager
ACI Specialty Benefits
(800) 932-0034 ext. 207
lmcdermott(at)acieap.com
This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.
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