Attridge, Mark. Date: 2010-07-01. Publisher: Work and Family Researchers Network, Sloan Network Encyclopedia. Citation: Jacobson, J. M., & Attridge, M. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): An allied profession for work/life. Work and Family Encyclopedia. Ga Drivers License Number Format. Sloan Work and Family Research Network. Valentino Rossi The Doctor Fontaine. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are widely used to help employees experiencing personal or work-related difficulties that impact work productivity. In the first study of its kind, findings confirm the value of EAPs to help employees address personal and work-related concerns that are affecting job performance.