Question 1

What is a good alternative to a traditional Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

Accepted Answer

BondedPath is a complement to traditional EAPs, not a replacement. Where EAPs see low single-digit utilization because employees rarely self-identify as needing 'therapy,' BondedPath gives employees a 24/7 AI companion and peer community for the everyday stress that never reaches a hotline.

Question 2

How much does an employee wellbeing platform like BondedPath cost?

Accepted Answer

BondedPath is priced as a flat monthly fee based on company size, not per-employee metering — starting around $4,000/month for companies with 200-499 employees, scaling up for larger workforces. A 90-day pilot is available before committing to an annual contract.

Question 3

Does BondedPath replace our existing EAP or benefits program?

Accepted Answer

No. BondedPath is designed to sit alongside your existing EAP, Calm, or Headspace benefit, not replace it. Employees retain full access to clinical care for anything requiring licensed treatment.

Question 4

What is the ROI of an employee wellbeing program?

Accepted Answer

Replacing an employee typically costs 50-150% of their annual salary. Using a conservative $30,000 estimate per departure, most BondedPath pilot programs break even by retaining just 2-4 employees a year — well below typical annual voluntary turnover.

Question 5

Can HR or People Ops see individual employee data on BondedPath?

Accepted Answer

No. Employers only receive aggregate, anonymized data — activation rate, weekly engagement, and sentiment trends. There is no individual-level reporting back to HR.