First Factory COO Writes for Inc. on Employee Assistance Program Usage

Don Gregori, COO of First Factory, compares how Employee Assistance Programs are used in the US and Costa Rica, drawing on First Factory's own 2025 data.

August 19, 2026
First Factory COO Writes for Inc. on Employee Assistance Program Usage

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How Is Your EAP Being Used?

In a new article for Inc.com, First Factory COO Don Gregori compares how Employee Assistance Programs are used in the US versus Latin America. While US usage skews toward mental health counseling, First Factory’s own 2025 data shows employees in Costa Rica lean more on legal and financial consultations, a pattern Don ties to regional economic pressures.

He also shares practical recommendations for employers looking to raise EAP awareness and utilization across their workforce.

Don Gregori is the Chief Operating Officer of First Factory, a multinational software solutions provider based in New York with nearshore operations in Costa Rica. A certified AI Business Leader, Don brings over 25 years of experience helping businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies navigate product development, digital transformation, and AI adoption. He is a contributing author to The AI Journal and the author of The Emergent Leader, releasing June 16, 2026.