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5 EAP Alternatives Compared: What Actually Works for Teams Under 200
Traditional EAPs average 2–5% utilization. Here's an honest comparison of the five main EAP alternatives — and which one fits teams of 10–200.
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The 2–5% utilization rate isn't a marketing problem. It's a design problem. These articles unpack why traditional EAPs fall short and what to build instead.
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