MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) has selected ICAS World, an employee assistance programme (EAP) platform, as a global provider of counselling support and assistance. As part of the partnership, MAXIS GBN’s multinational clients will be able to choose to work with ICAS World, giving their employees access to counselling and work-life services including legal and financial advice, wellness coaching and family care support. It will also take advantage of cost effective services to help employees and their immediate families deal with a range of issues, whether emotional or financial. ICAS World is one of the third-party suppliers accessed through the MAXIS Global Wellness solution. Employees and their families are able to access solution-based counselling services all year round. Life management services will include legal, financial, housing, family and relationship advice and support are also provided by ICAS World and available to clients of MAXIS GBN. Commenting on the partnership, Leena Johns, head of health and wellness at MAXIS GBN, said: “The world has faced more change in the last few months than it has in years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so employers and employees alike are dealing with new and complex issues. This means programmes that offer support in the form of counselling, emotional guidance and life management advice have never been more important or more necessary.” Johns added: “We’re so pleased, therefore, to be able to partner with ICAS, a leading EAP provider, as one of our MAXIS Global Wellness partners. We hope that this partnership will, along with all the other services available through MAXIS Global Wellness, help our multinational clients, their employees and their families navigate the current climate.” Andrew Davies, CEO of ICAS World, noted: “We are delighted to support MAXIS GBN’s multinational clients with our EAP services. Our programme enables employees and their families to access a vast range of support, whether it is emotional or financial, and at any time of day.”
