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

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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, […]

What Employees Really Want in 2026

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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 […]

The Power Of Face To Face

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Never Fully Dressed Case Study  In March, CEO Malcolm Lyons and Client Relationship Director, Caroline Masterton joined around 40 employees at the Never Fully Dressed studio to introduce their new employee benefits programme.  While topics such as pensions, healthcare and financial wellbeing are essential parts of the employment offer, they are not always easy to land, particularly in […]

From Burnout to Balance: Embedding Self-Care into Your Employee Value Proposition

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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 […]

Eargym: Bringing The Focus Back To Hearing Health

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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 […]

Why Your Smile Matters More Than You Think

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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 […]