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New collaboration gives HR teams easy access to Wellbeats Wellness and LifeSpeak Inc.'s full suite of inclusive, whole-person mental health, caregiving, and substance use resources via Espresa's personal benefits platform

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Espresa, a leading personal benefits platform specializing in Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSA) and employee wellbeing programs announced today that it has partnered with , the leading provider of mental, physical, and family wellbeing solutions for employers, health plans, and other organizations. The partnership gives HR teams and employees who use Espresa's benefits platform easy access to LifeSpeak Inc.'s whole-person wellbeing solutions, including Wellbeats Wellness, LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience, Torchlight Parenting & Caregiving, and ALAViDA Substance Use.

Increasingly, employees want freedom and choice in their non-medical benefit options, with indicating interest in customizable benefits. Currently, support if they offer wellbeing wallets, with 94% offering lifestyle support and another 76% offering emotional/mental wellbeing support. LSAs are especially attractive to high-tech, financial, and healthcare industries, where talent acquisition, employee engagement, and inclusivity are key drivers in structuring employee benefit programs.

"Prioritizing wellbeing across employees of all ages, ability levels, and interests is not only the right thing to do – it's a smart business strategy," said Michael Held, founder and CEO of LifeSpeak Inc. "Through our partnership with Espresa, we're making it easier for employers to offer inclusive, impactful resources that employees can access anytime, anywhere, enhancing their overall wellbeing and workplace satisfaction."

Espresa will add LifeSpeak Inc.'s suite of wellbeing solutions to its platform, including Wellbeats Wellness, which will be featured in Espresa's Wellbeats: Wellness Portal. Wellbeats features more than 1,200 on-demand classes designed for all ability levels. Topics include yoga, HIIT, strength training, running and walking, mindfulness and meditation, nutrition and recipes, cycling, circuits, kickboxing, dance, work breaks, stretching, and more.

"Espresa provides HR teams with a personalized benefits platform that helps every employee feel valued and supported. By offering benefits that deliver meaningful value to employees as individuals, HR departments can improve engagement and attract top talent," said Alex Shubat, co-founder and CEO. "Our partnership with LifeSpeak Inc. is a perfect fit for Espresa and our clients because it allows companies to engage employees wherever they are with virtual and on-site services and experiences that matter to them as individuals and families. We're thrilled to see how this partnership grows and continues to support our clients."

About LifeSpeak Inc.
LifeSpeak Inc. is the leading provider of mental, physical, and family wellbeing solutions for employers, health plans, and other organizations across the globe. With a suite of digital solutions, LifeSpeak enables organizations to deliver best-in-class content and human expertise at scale, catering to individuals throughout their wellbeing journeys. The LifeSpeak Inc. portfolio of solutions spans every pillar of wellbeing, including mental health and mindfulness, fitness and nutrition, parenting and caregiving, and substance use management. Insights from LifeSpeak's digital and data-driven solutions empower organizations and individuals to take impactful action to strengthen wellbeing and maximize workplace performance. To learn more, follow LifeSpeak Inc. on LinkedIn, or visit . Because wellbeing can't wait.

About Espresa
Espresa, Inc. is Powering Great Workplaces® with personal benefits people love. The globally available LSA Plus™ platform consolidates physical, emotional, and financial well-being and family care benefits. Now, employers can incentivize wellness with activities that drive well-being pillars and promote recognition, community, and culture. For more information, please visit .

Media Contact

Barbara Tabor, LifeSpeak Inc., 651-230-9192, [email protected],

SOURCE LifeSpeak Inc.