Workers Urged: 'Protect your income'

Gillian Cooper
09/05/2014
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Being forced to sell the house, get a loan or rely on the generosity of others are among the desperate options families without adequate financial protection could face if a breadwinner’s income suddenly stopped.
Research by the Post Office shows over 10% of adults would have to sell their property to cover regular outgoings, with another 15% turning to credit.

Employers Look to Stress Management to Cut Absence

Gillian Cooper
02/05/2014
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Looking after employees’ mental health is being increasingly prioritised in the workplace, a new survey has found.
It comes as a growing number of bosses (45%) are linking stress to long-term absence.

New parents advised to consider financial future of dependants

Gillian Cooper
30/04/2014
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Splashing out on babywear, nappies and prams is deemed more important by new parents than protecting their offspring financially.
That’s according to new figures from Aviva, who claim just 20% of couples use the milestone to take out life insurance or review existing policies.

Bosses urged to retain staff

Gillian Cooper
15/04/2014
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Bosses urged to retain staff after study shows true cost of turnover
Enticing employees to stay in their jobs could save companies over £30,000, research has revealed.