Be the best you can be
Not only does this ensure that we are looking after individuals who work at Parallel both personally and professionally, but it’s our way of ensuring that they feel equipped with all the tools and added perks so they can have a healthy work-life balance, too!
Employee benefits
Looking after you
So, whether you’re into Michelin Star restaurants, fun group activities like go-karting, want the option to work from multiple locations across the globe, or love the flexibility to take time off when you please – there’s something for everyone at Parallel.
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Dog-Friendly Office
Bring your small, furry friend to work! Just clear it with your manager :)
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Annual VIP Trip
Annual Top Billers' trips to the likes of Miami, Las Vegas, Cape Town, and more! Where do you want to go?
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Treat Subscriptions
Discount platform with a whole host of perks, discounts, and benefits.
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Company Socials
Culture is everything. At Parallel, we’re friends first and we will always foster that.
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Snacks on snacks
A fed employee, is a happy employee. We offer a variety of fresh fruit and you are guaranteed to be passed a Haribo or five!
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Quarterly Lunch Clubs
We want to wine and dine you at the best London Michelin star restaurants because you're worth it.
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Free Gym
We encourage our employees to keep their brain as healthy as possible! Our free gym helps our team stay focused and fresh.
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Birthday Day Off
Get your Birthday Day off (on top of annual leave allowance).
Mental health
It’s no secret that the pandemic propelled the need for mental health support into the spotlight, but for us, it’s always been just as important to look after your mental health as it is your physical health!
We also have mental first-aiders based in our UK office, offering global support across the business.
What does this mean?
- Our first-aiders champion mental health initiatives in the office and break the stigma globally across the organisation.
- We position mental health as a boardroom issue, on par with physical health.
- We focus on cultivating a psychologically safe environment for all employees.
- Demonstrate how well-being has a positive impact on the business.
Leora Garling
Associate Consultant, DACH Team
Leora Garling
Associate Consultant, DACH Team"I think that Parallel has a very inclusive working environment. Everyone is allowed to have their own style in recruitment."
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Nayim Uddin
Principal Consultant, Product & Software, Sweden
Nayim Uddin
Principal Consultant, Product & Software, Sweden"I love the industry. It’s always changing. You're speaking to different clients & understanding how things are moving in the market."
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Mo Al-Hashimy
Delivery Manager, DACH
Mo Al-Hashimy
Delivery Manager, DACH"You can kind of own your own business within a business, but if you need help, the collaboration within the team is quite extensive."
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Thorge Block
Managing Consultant, Infrastructure, DACH
Thorge Block
Managing Consultant, Infrastructure, DACH"Parallel isn't just a recruitment company where you just work and just do recruitment. They genuinely look after people very well."
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Jed Miller
Managing Consultant, Team Contract - Information & Cyber Security
Jed Miller
Managing Consultant, Team Contract - Information & Cyber Security"You know in every team, not just the contracts team, everyone wants to see each other win. Everyone wants to do anything they can to help each other."
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Sam Altarafi
Managing Director
Sam Altarafi
Managing Director"You have got a chance now to achieve whatever you want to - your journey has only just begun and as long as you have the desire and dedication, the opportunities are endless. UK, Europe, USA - Where would you like to go?"
Josh Kelly
Sales Manager, Sweden
Josh Kelly
Sales Manager, Sweden"Joining Parallel, I can safely say, changed my life. It was very autocratic in my last company. There's a lot more flexibility here, it’s far more grown up and I can actually enjoy my life."
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Lewis Gage
Managing Consultant, Contracts Team, Benelux
Lewis Gage
Managing Consultant, Contracts Team, BeneluxLewis joined Parallel over four years ago and works in our .Net team. With a total of 4 years of recruitment experience, he is dedicated to growing our offering from a .Net perspective as well as expanding his own client base. When he’s not at work you can find Lewis in the gym!
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Parminder Toor
Associate Director, Contracts Team, Europe
Parminder Toor
Associate Director, Contracts Team, EuropeParminder joined Parallel five years ago, with 15+ years of recruitment experience and is our Contracts Director. He is incredibly passionate about the “new gen” of recruiters - dedicating his time to developing them and showing them the ropes. The team pride itself on finding solutions to complex recruitment problems ensuring that clients and candidates receive the highest levels of service whilst ensuring satisfaction for all parties involved.
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Lauren Cleary
Head of Talent Acquisition
Lauren Cleary
Head of Talent Acquisition"We really are a multicultural team. You can be sitting next to someone who is speaking German or French or Dutch..."
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Wellness benefits
Wellbeing is in our culture
Finally, we initiate and support activities that Parallel should look to undertake to create a mentally healthy workplace culture, proactively promote wellbeing, address the causes of work-related mental health problems and support staff who are experiencing mental health problems.
Our aim is to ensure that employees and managers are supported to create mentally healthy workplace environments and that those in need of help can easily access support.
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Work Flexibility
In 2020 we learned that you don’t have to be in an office to get things done. You will be supported to work flexibly and are given the autonomy you need to get the job done.
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EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Having someone to talk to objectively, who can give you unopinionated advice and assistance is crucial, which is why we chose to partner with Health Assured, giving individuals at Parallel access to a 24/7 helpline, counselling, and an online health portal packed with valuable resources so they can feel supported with their mental health needs at work. We all have mental health - and we have to look after it!
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Gym access
We have a gym across the road from our office, completely free 7 days a week for all employees at Parallel. Enjoy an extended lunch break and get your endorphins going, and access some excellent facilities or classes.
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Mindfulness with Aura
Finding peace in the chaos is sometimes necessary, especially to reduce stress levels and improve your overall wellbeing. Our partnership with Aura focuses not only on meditation and mindfulness techniques, but also on personal growth, ensuring that we have a holistic offering for our employees’ needs. This is part of our Perkbox wellness hub!
Are you onboard?
Join us for the journey
If you want to grow personally and professionally, and want to work in a team that is proud to break the mould of the traditional recruitment firm, we should talk.
Get in touch