About Us

At Empathia we are creating the next generation of behavioral solutions in the workplace.

We are an established yet innovative firm providing individual and organizational services for maximizing well-being, safety, and productivity in the workplace. Since our inception in 1982, Empathia (formerly NEAS) has been recognized as a quality leader offering customized behavioral solutions derived from evidence-based practices in employee assistance, wellness, human asset risk management, trauma response, work/life services, human disaster mitigation, coaching, organizational development, and skill-based training.

Purpose, Mission & Vision

Our Purpose - Who We Are

Our Mission - Why We Are

Our Values - What We Believe

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We are Green

Empathia's Earth Team was formed in 2000 and charged with helping make Empathia a more earth-friendly organization, one that contributes as much as possible to the growing needs for ecologically benign business practices. More >

Meet Our President

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Philip Chard

President/CEO of Empathia

Philip joined Empathia (then NEAS) in 1987 as the Director of Clinical Services, becoming its President/CEO in 1993. In addition to his duties at Empathia, he is an award-winning newspaper columnist, author of three books, and numerous journal and magazine articles. Philip is a sought-after speaker, has been a guest expert on ABC Television's 20/20, and has presented at the Brookings Institution, among many other venues. Prior to joining Empathia, he taught behavioral sciences at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine, where he received an Outstanding Faculty Award. His approach to work/life balance includes competitive sailing on the Great Lakes, wilderness backpacking and nature photography.