Tech Industry EAP ROI: Improving Mental Health to Boost Retention and Performance

How one tech company saved $3M by investing in mental health

The technology industry thrives on innovation, speed, and constant disruption—but that kind of work environment often comes with a cost. Long hours, isolation, unrealistic deadlines, and pressure to outperform can create a culture where stress, burnout, and imposter syndrome are the norm rather than the exception.

That’s why an employer in the technology industry with 45,000 employees partnered with CuraLinc to address mental health and wellbeing proactively. Rather than treating mental health support as just another employee benefit, they saw it as a critical investment in their teams’ creativity, focus, and ability to drive innovation without sacrificing wellbeing.

Access the full case study to learn how investing in CuraLinc’s EAP protected nearly $3 million and created a healthier, more productive workforce.

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An ROI model that's backed by research and built for action

CuraLinc's ROI model was developed from over 166,000 real-world cases and validated in a peer-reviewed study. It shows how meaningful mental health support drives return across five key areas:

Healthcare savings from avoided outpatient mental health claims
Clinical recovery for high-risk mental health conditions and alcohol use
Restored work time by addressing absenteeism and presenteeism
Retention of employees at risk of turnover
Organizational value through crisis support, training, and management consultation

Whether you’re trying to make the case for investment, compare vendor performance, or align leadership around mental health strategy, the model gives you both the data and the rationale.

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What tech leaders are up against

Technology companies are struggling with a growing mental health crisis fueled by high-stakes deadlines, constant disruption, and a culture that often prizes long hours and constant productivity.

Recent data shows that even when tech employees recognize they need help, many don’t get it. Concerns about being judged by co-workers or family, fears about confidentiality, and an industry norm of “powering through” keep countless professionals from accessing care—often until it’s too late.

These realities make one thing clear: waiting until employees raise their hand for help isn’t enough. Leaders in tech need mental health solutions that are proactive, accessible, and above all, trusted by their teams.

Burnout

Studies indicate that as many as 2 out of 5 tech workers may experience burnout, and 42% of IT leaders with high levels of burnout risk say they might quit their job within the next 6 months.

Substance use and rising care costs

Prescription use among tech leaders is far above the national average, with 32% stating they consume controlled substances to perform better and cope with long work hours and high stress. Equally concerning, 50% qualify as heavy drinkers, consuming 3 to 7 alcoholic drinks per day.

A mental health and wellbeing program built for educators

Most mental health programs weren’t created for the unpredictable environments found in K-12 schools and higher education. Faculty and staff are stretched thin, concerned about stigma, and often lack the bandwidth to navigate complicated systems or wait weeks for care.

CuraLinc’s model is different. We deliver personalized, human-centered mental health care designed to meet the unique needs of the field of education.

Access

Fast, flexible access to care—including immediate support from licensed clinicians and multiple ways to engage in therapy or coaching: in-person, virtual, text-based, or group. On average, participants connect to care in just 2.1 days.

Navigation

CuraLinc’s platform and Care Advocates work in tandem to guide every care journey as needs evolve. And because our matches are personal and precise, 97% of participants stay with their first provider.

Outcomes

In a peer-reviewed study of education industry employees, CuraLinc’s EAP helped 88% recover from depression risk, 86% resolve productivity issues, and, on average, restore 38 hours of productive work time per month.