Friends Provident has launched a new assistance programme as part of a push into the group protection market.
The new package - free to new and existing group income protection policyholders - is aimed at helping companies reduce absence in the workplace.
Key elements of the new programme include up to 6 face-to-face or telephone counselling sessions, as well as a proactive debt management service involving hands on support from qualified money advisers who will talk to creditors on behalf of the individual concerned.
The service also provides help and advice for those who care for children, elderly or disabled relatives, and also practical human resources and legal guidance for employers.
Declan White, group risk marketing manager comments:"Our new service will give employers a helping hand and provide them with expert guidance they can rely on and make accessible to their employees. The programme has been designed specifically to meet the needs of both companies of all sizes and their employees with the aim of supporting and promoting a healthy and productive workforce."
The package also includes dedicated websites for employees and employers and critical incident support services to help employers tackle accidents in the work place.
