
A column by Margaret H. Johnson. As featured on MyTelus.com and Shaw: Finance.
Margaret H. Johnson ACE, RQIC, has over 35 years of financial industry experience in both lending and collecting. She is an Accredited Insolvency Counsellor, Registered by Industry Canada.
Employers FAQ
Our Licensed trained, professional counsellors can evaluate your
employees situation and help to come up with the best solutions to
solve their financial problems. Helping them to avoid bankruptcy, stop
phone calls from debt collectors and help to improve their cash flow.
Therefore reducing their stress. Which translates into happier more productive employees.
Contact us today!
How do you get paid?
We bill the Employee Assistance Program provider that we have a contract with.
How will you help my employee?
By providing a solution to their financial situation. Through credit education and or debt counselling counselling services.
What benefits are there for my company to provide credit counselling?
Reduced stress for your employees means more productive workers. Less
sick days, less personal phone calls, no creditor calls to your payroll
department, happier employees are good for business, your business.
Good for your bottom line.
Can a wage assignment that my employee has already pledged be cancelled?
Yes. Contact our office for more information.
What if we have offices in other provinces, can you still assist our staff?
Yes. We regularly do telephone counselling regarding financial matters.
How long does it take to resolve a financial problem?
That depends on the circumstances; most of the time we are able to provide a solution the first time we see our clients.
Are many companies purchasing this type of service?
Yes. Successful companies are looking
very seriously to their bottom line and our service is of great benefit
to both Employer and Employee. Credit education is a must for all of us.
Are most creditors willing to work with you?
Yes. We have earned the respect of the credit
industry. Many creditors are not able to sit down and make individual
arrangements with each customer that may need help. Therefore, they are
very supportive of our programs.