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Parallel x Stress Matters Mental Health First Aid Training course
  • Mental Health
  • Workplace Wellbeing

Caroline MastertonClient Services Director *Please note registration for this course is now closed – the below is for reference only. Future course dates to be announced This Autumn Parallel x Stress Matters are proud to be launching a course for clients looking to certify themselves or member(s) of the team as a recognised Mental Health […]

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2nd September 2024

The Power of a Lunchtime Walk
  • Wellbeing
  • Workplace Wellbeing

Alison BrownHealth & Wellbeing Specialist As National Fitness Day approaches on 18th September, now is the perfect time to think about how we can integrate more physical activity into our daily work routines. One simple, yet powerful way of doing this is leading by example and encouraging your team to take a walk during lunchtime. […]

By: paralleladmin

2nd September 2024

Empowering Pregnant and Breastfeeding Parents in the Workplace: The Journey and Vision Behind MumPod
  • Parental Support
  • Wellbeing

An interview between The IVFN’s Carolina Alexandra and Founder of MumPod, Rosamund McFadden In today’s corporate landscape, supporting new and expecting parents is more important than ever. One individual who has dedicated her career to transforming how workplaces accommodate and support breastfeeding mothers is Rosamund McFadden, the founder of MumPod. Rosamund has utilised her unique […]

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23rd July 2024

3 Steps to Success: Supporting return to work after parental leave
  • Parental Support
  • Workplace Wellbeing

by Executive Coach Alice Darbyshire Each one of us is someone’s precious child. This is the essence of how Bob Chapman leads, and it never feels more relevant than when we’re discussing the transition to parenthood and beyond. It serves as a powerful reminder that those we lead and manage are humans, not simply resources […]

By: paralleladmin

23rd July 2024

Understanding the impact of fertility challenges and why fertility benefits are important
  • Benefits Strategy
  • Wellbeing
  • Workplace Wellbeing

Written in association with Parallel Partner Fertifa Fertility and family-forming challenges can have an enormous impact on an individual, especially in the absence of workplace support. Fertility Network UK research, conducted in partnership with Fertifa revealed 90% of people who have been affected by infertility say it caused them feelings of anxiety or depression and […]

By: paralleladmin

22nd July 2024

Expanding Benefits Worldwide: Think Global, Act Local
  • Benefits Strategy

Guest blog by JooBee Yeow, Advisor to Start Up Founders with Parallel’s Client Services Director, Caroline Masterton. Navigating the challenges of establishing a consistent yet locally tailored benefits package is no small feat, especially for start-ups eager to grow. In this article JooBee and Caroline delve into the complexities and strategies of expanding employee benefits […]

By: paralleladmin

18th July 2024

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