Category Archives: Workplace Wellbeing

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

Caroline MastertonClient Services Director 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 First Aider (MHFAider®), accredited by MHFA England. This course is designed to equip you or your team with the skills and knowledge […]

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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. […]

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2nd September 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 […]

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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 […]

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22nd July 2024

Disability Pride Month: Our guide to raising awareness in the workplace this July
  • Workplace Wellbeing

Alison BrownHealth & Wellbeing Specialist This July marks the start of Disability Pride Month – a month long celebration for the disabled community to embrace pride and celebrate being unapologetically themselves. As employees, now is the perfect time to acknowledge, recognise and look within your organisation at the obstacles that individuals with disabilities must overcome […]

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9th July 2024

Understanding Prostate Cancer: A Conversation with Bupa
  • Wellbeing
  • Workplace Wellbeing

Alison Brown, Health and Wellbeing Specialist Prostate cancer remains one of the most significant health challenges faced by men today. Despite its prevalence, there is still a lack of understanding and awareness surrounding this condition and the importance of early detection. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with experts at Bupa to delve deeper […]

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5th June 2024