Gi Group introduces EAP for temporary workers

Gi Group has introduced an employee assistance programme (EAP) for its temporary workers, giving them the same access to support as permanent staff. 

This comes as data shows demand for workplace mental health counselling has increased from 45% of workers in 2021 to 57% in 2025, but access to schemes like EAPs has dropped from 25% to 22% over the same period.

Cindy Gunn (pictured), people director at Gi Group, said: “We support around 8,000 temporary workers in the UK at Gi Group and among a growing mental health and cost of living crisis, we felt it was vital to develop and introduce a hybrid employee assistance programme to support temporary workers in the same way permanent workers are supported both internally in our business, and which our clients can call on.

“We know it is not always realistic for businesses which rely on temporary workers to offer EAPs. 

“It can be a very transient workforce, and the usage isn’t as high as with a permanent workforce.”

Gunn added: “Yet there is evidence of need for EAPs for temporary workers and at Gi Group, we feel it is important that we’re looking after every single worker in the business, not just permanent employees.

“It doesn’t have to be a costly exercise for more businesses to bridge this gap within the temporary workforce. 

“Employers just need to ensure they are supported and get creative. There’s lots that can be done if businesses think outside the box.”