Headspace for Employers

A science-backed mental health solution for healthier, more productive workplaces.

by Headspace · Employee Wellness

Executive Summary

Headspace for Employers is a comprehensive workplace mental health solution designed to empower HR professionals and leaders in building healthier, more productive cultures and high-performing organizations. It offers a holistic platform that supports employee well-being through a blend of mindfulness, meditation, therapy, psychiatry services, and coaching. The platform provides accessible, evidence-based resources and serves as a robust alternative or augmentation to traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), integrating various mental health services into a unified experience. Headspace for Work is an enterprise-ready solution, trusted by over 1,800+ organizations globally, with a focus on preventing burnout, reducing absenteeism, and lowering overall healthcare costs. Key offerings include a popular meditation, mindfulness, and sleep app, complemented by custom enterprise products, services, and dedicated professional support for program design, seamless implementation, and ongoing engagement strategies.

Use Cases

  • Managing stress and improving focus among employees.
  • Enhancing overall mental health and well-being across the workforce.
  • Providing personalized mental health care through access to licensed therapists and psychiatrists.
  • Supporting employees in achieving personal and professional goals through one-on-one coaching.
  • Replacing or augmenting traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) with a more engaging and comprehensive solution.
  • Preventing burnout and reducing absenteeism within the organization.

Features

Visibility

  • Analytics and Reporting: Provides organizations with insights into engagement and outcomes, enabling data-driven decisions to enhance employee well-being initiatives.
  • Administrator Portal: A dedicated portal for HR professionals and leaders to easily launch, manage, and track their mental health programs.
  • Engagement Reporting: Offers aggregate, anonymous reporting on enrollment metrics and engagement by content type to understand program utilization and impact.
  • Workplace Dashboard: A centralized dashboard providing an overview of program performance and access to engagement resources and measurement tools.

Intelligence

  • AI-powered Guidance: Delivers personalized support and content recommendations based on user emotions and habits through an empathetic AI companion, Ebb.
  • Analytics and Reporting: Provides organizations with insights into engagement and outcomes, enabling data-driven decisions to enhance employee well-being initiatives.

Support

  • Customer Success Team: Provides support and tools, including a dedicated success manager, to help organizations seamlessly launch and manage their programs.
  • Technical Support: Members can reach out directly to teamsupport@headspace.com for technical assistance.
  • Professional Services: Offers expert support from program design to immersive live experiences, helping develop a mental health program tailored to unique workplace needs.
  • Management Support and Consultations: Provides resources and guidance for managers to support their teams' mental well-being.
  • Work-life Services: Offers resources and support for employees to manage various work-life challenges.
  • Critical Incident Support: Provides assistance and resources during critical incidents affecting the workforce.
  • Workplace Trainings: Offers training programs to foster a culture of mental well-being and resilience.
  • In-the-moment Phone Support: Provides immediate phone support for mental health needs, particularly as part of EAP offerings.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Headspace for Employers operates on a client-server architecture, leveraging a mobile application available on Android, iPhone, and iPad devices, alongside an enterprise platform and services. Clinicians utilize a homegrown EHR web app. The system is supported by high-security data centers, indicating a cloud-based infrastructure.
Deployment
SaaS
Authentication
SSO/SAML
API Available
Yes

Infrastructure

  • AWS

AI/ML Stack

  • AI-powered guidance
  • AI-driven personalization
  • Ebb AI companion

Security & Compliance

Certifications: HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27002, UK Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR

Encryption: Headspace encrypts data at rest and in transit using industry standards, managed through AWS Key Management Service. Backups are encrypted using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256). Encryption and decryption capabilities are also implemented on the browser side for clinicians, ensuring data is stored in an encrypted manner in the database.

Pricing

Model
Headspace for Employers offers flexible pricing models, including a per employee per month (PEPM) fee that covers app access and a set number of clinical/coaching sessions, or a low base PEPM with additional utilization charges for care services. Discounts are available based on the size of the organization.
Starting Price
Contact sales
Target Customer
SMB,Mid-Market,Enterprise
Contract Type
Annual,Multi-year
Free Trial
Yes

About Headspace

Headspace is a leading mental health company dedicated to improving the health and happiness of the world. It offers a comprehensive range of mental health support, including mindfulness tools, meditation, sleep aids, text-based coaching, video therapy, and psychiatry services for individuals and organizations.

Founded: 2010 · Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States · Employees: 1000+ · Private