Parallels develops cross-platform virtualization and automation solutions which allow users to access applications, files, and computers. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 6

TOTAL RATINGS: 129

CEO: Birger Steen

Joining Parallels - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

Parallels employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Parallels are rated a C. At Parallels most employees said they received feedback never or every week. Learn More about your managers at Parallels.

Answer	Percent
Every week	33%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	34%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 100% of employees at Parallels said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Parallels employees earn $94,239. Parallels ranks in the Bottom 40% for compensation in Seattle. Learn More about Salaries at Parallels.

Average Salaries at Parallels by Department

$140k*

Engineering

$176k*

Product

$100k*

Design

$125k*

Marketing

$145k*

Operations

$54k*

Admin

$95k*

Business Dev

$79k*

Finance

$57k*

Customer Support

$152k*

$62k*

$214k*

Legal

$139k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Parallels, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Parallels the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Parallels, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	100%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	50%
45 minutes	50%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	50%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	50%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Parallels ranks in the Bottom 35% of companies for professional development in Seattle. 50% of employees feel as though Parallels is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 33% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Parallels.

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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