Category Archives: Wellbeing

The £3.8 Billion Problem Employers Can’t Ignore: Back Pain at Work
  • Benefits Strategy
  • Wellbeing
  • Workplace Wellbeing

Mark LaidlawClient Relationship Manager Parallel Employee Benefits We’re often asked “are you sitting comfortably?”, but what about “are you sitting correctly?”! With a rise in the amount of time spent sitting at a desk or looking down at a screen, the chances that we’re doing this on a supportive seat or with the correct posture […]

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27th September 2025

From Burnout to Balance: Embedding Self-Care into Your Employee Value Proposition
  • Mental Health
  • Wellbeing

Caroline MastertonClient Relationship Director As leaders, we know that small, everyday actions can make a big impact on our people’s wellbeing. From protecting time in your diary, to prioritising mental health conversations – self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a leadership tool. This August, as we reflect on Wellness, we’re taking a closer look at how […]

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29th July 2025

3 Ways To Boost Your Employee Wellbeing & Retention 
  • Benefits Strategy
  • Wellbeing
  • Workplace Wellbeing

By Octopus Electric Vehicles August is National Wellbeing Month, so what better time to take a look at your employee benefits package? It’s all about making sure you’re really looking out for your team. We all do things in our day-to-day life to help our wellbeing, whether that’s going for a walk, eating healthily or […]

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29th July 2025

Why Flexibility Is a Business Advantage
  • Benefits Strategy
  • Parental Support
  • Wellbeing

Caroline Masterton, Client Relationship Director withAmy Hutchison, The Brand Support At Parallel, we believe employee benefits should be rooted in empathy and shaped by the realities of modern life. Amy Hutchison, founder of The Brand Support, left the corporate world to build a business that works around her family, and her story is one many working […]

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26th June 2025

Eargym: Bringing The Focus Back To Hearing Health
  • Wellbeing
  • Workplace Wellbeing

Caroline Masterton Employee Benefits Director  At Parallel, we’re always exploring new ways to support our clients and their people in living healthier, more balanced lives, and that means looking beyond the expected. When we think about employee benefits, we often focus on the tangible elements: private medical, dental care, mental health support. But sometimes the most […]

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1st May 2025

Why Your Smile Matters More Than You Think
  • Wellbeing
  • Workplace Wellbeing

Louise Dangerfield in conversation with Alice Garside – Squeaky Clean Alice In connection with National Smile Month – 11th May to 11th June 2026 Six years ago, I found myself on a dental journey I never expected. A missed diagnosis of early-stage gum disease by my dentist quickly spiraled into a long and costly process […]

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29th April 2025