Employers across East and Central Lancashire are being offered a practical route to support staff experiencing energy debt, as a new specialist mentoring service rolls out.
Delivered locally by the Wise Group in partnership with IMO, the fully funded programme provides structured, one-to-one support for households struggling with billing errors, arrears and unaffordable repayment demands. The aim is simple: stabilise situations before they escalate into crisis.
For many employers, the impact of financial stress is becoming increasingly visible. Energy debt contributes to anxiety, distraction and absenteeism, particularly in lower-paid and customer-facing roles. SMEs are also encountering customers in difficulty, especially…