Blog Archives

Parallel Employee Benefits at Employee Benefits Live 2026 | ExCeL London

Posted on by paralleladmin

Caroline MastertonClient Relationship Director Join us at ExCeL London this October 13th – 14th, for Employee Benefits Live, where we’ll be bringing the Parallel team together to join HR, reward and benefits professionals from across the industry. You’ll find us on Stand D52, opposite the Chill & Charge feature, and we’d love you to come […]

The September Reset: What Do Your Employees Really Want From Work?

Posted on by paralleladmin

Caroline MastertonClient Relationship Director September has a way of feeling like a fresh start. The summer holidays are over, routines return and attention naturally turns towards the months ahead. For employees, it can be a time to reflect on what’s working, what isn’t and what they want from their work and wider lives. For employers, […]

How to Improve Employee Benefits Uptake When Engagement Is Low

Posted on by paralleladmin

Kristy van Eeden,Client Systems & Process Manager A frequent question we often get asked by our clients at Parallel is – “we’ve introduced benefits but engagement is low, how can we improve uptake?”. Let’s set the scene… you’ve invested in employee benefits, you’ve communicated them to the team. The launch went well, reception was really […]

What Employees Really Want in 2026

Posted on by paralleladmin

Five Key Takeaways from Our Recent Webinar with The ELEVATE Hub Caroline MastertonClient Relationship DirectorParallel Employee Benefits Employee expectations are evolving, but many employee benefits strategies haven’t kept pace. For years, employers have relied on familiar assumptions about what different generations value, often renewing the same benefits year after year without stopping to ask whether […]

Case Study: Leadership Want to Cut Costs but Still “Stay Competitive” – Is That Even Possible?

Posted on by paralleladmin

Jess PorterClient Relationship Manager It’s a conversation we’re hearing more often. Leadership teams are under pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and protect profitability. At the same time, they want to remain an attractive employer, retain key talent, and demonstrate that they care about employee wellbeing. The question many HR teams find themselves asking is: […]

Join Our Webinar: What Employees Really Want from Their Benefits in 2026

Posted on by paralleladmin

Busting Myths, Redefining Flexibility and Designing Benefits for Real Life11am, Thursday 2nd July Caroline Masterton, Client Relationship Director, Parallel Employee Benefits Clair Cathcart, Founder, The ELEVATE HubFREE WATCH THE RECORDING OF THE WEBINAR HERE Busting Myths, Redefining Flexibility and Designing Benefits for Real Life The world of work has changed significantly over the past few […]