Company Research Report: Empyrean
Company Overview
Name
Empyrean
Mission
Empyrean believes that benefits are the most tangible expression of a company's culture and that a company's people are its most valuable asset. Their mission is to deliver a scalable and tailored benefits experience for all employees and their families by combining innovative technology solutions with employee-centric services. This empowers teams to better understand, access, and engage with their benefit programs year-round.
Founded
Empyrean was founded in 2006.
Founders
Richard Wolfe, CEO and Co-Founder
Key People
- Richard Wolfe: CEO and Co-Founder
- Colleen Waymel: Chief Operating Officer
- Jim Priebe: Chief Strategy Officer
- Trey Noel: Chief Financial Officer
- Keith Wilson: Chief Client Officer
- Kelly L. Clark: Chief Information & Technology Officer
- Karen Bailey, JD: Compliance Officer
- Angel Seufert: Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Headquarters
Houston, TX, USA
Additional Locations
Minneapolis, MN, and remote teams located throughout the U.S.
Number of Employees
700+
Participant Supported
5M+
Client Retention
98%
Revenue
No information is available
Known For
Empyrean is known for combining innovative technologies and a service-first approach to create connected employee benefit experiences that enrich lives, strengthen employer brands, and improve workplace cultures.
Products
Empyrean Benefits
Empyrean Benefits is a full-service benefits administration solution that integrates ancillary services and provides benefits guidance.
Key Features:
- Full-service benefits administration
- Integrated ancillary services
- Benefits guidance
Empyrean Connect
Empyrean Connect is an employee engagement solution that enables organizations to create, deliver, and measure internal communications, employee productivity tools, and wellbeing initiatives.
Key Features:
- Internal communications tools
- Employee productivity tools
- Wellbeing initiatives
Precision Benefits
Precision Benefits is an AI-enabled technology that provides personalized benefit recommendations based on individualized health data.
Key Features:
- Personalized benefits recommendations
- AI-enabled technology
- Informed benefit choices
Vaccine Tracking
A tailored solution designed to track COVID-19 vaccination status across organizations.
Key Features:
- Proof of Vaccination
- Vaccine Attestation
- Application of Surcharges or Credits based on Vaccination Status
- Communication Support
Recent Developments
New Products and Features
- Experience Lab: A new strategic creative communications and content service integrated with the Empyrean Platform. It offers consulting, strategy development, custom content creation, campaign execution, and performance analysis.
- Empyrean Connect Solution: A solution that drives employee engagement via internal communications, productivity tools, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Precision Benefits: Leveraging AI to provide personalized benefits based on individual health data.
Partnerships
- Sourcewell Partnership: Empyrean has been selected as a benefits administration supplier for Sourcewell, enhancing solutions and compliance for government and educational organizations.
Industry Insights
- Addressing Healthcare Burnout: Empyrean has published insights on how healthcare employers can tackle burnout and create safer workplaces.
- AI Integration with HR: In interviews and publications, Empyrean's Director of Automation, Stephen Higgins, has discussed the integration of AI to enhance HR practices such as boosting employee engagement and optimizing workforce management.
Compliance and Security
- Security Certifications: Empyrean maintains compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA security standards to safeguard data and ensure best practices.
Marketing Insights
Empyrean continues to drive the narrative around the importance of connected workplace cultures, employee engagement, and wellbeing, positioning their solutions as critical elements for modern HR strategies.
Note: This structured and detailed report provides a comprehensive overview of Empyrean's operations, leadership, products, and recent developments, drawing solely from the data available. No additional commentary or unrelated information has been included.
