NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- wayForward, a mental and behavioral health technology
company, today announced its partnership with First Sun EAP (First
Sun), a workplace-focused national Employee Assistance Program. The
partnership enables First Sun to efficiently engage and screen more
employees, extending the reach of their expertise and maximizing
outcomes of their award-winning service. The wayForward platform
gives employees easy access to scientifically validated assessments
and screenings, and a structured, yet flexible approach to care.
Through the app or the user's desktop, First Sun can offer seamless
support and access to one-on-one counseling when needed; the
platform's robust analytics will enable their customers to track
employee progress and outcomes.
"Our mission is to make behavioral healthcare accessible to
everyone, from any connected device, allowing behavioral health and
wellness companies to more efficiently and effectively scale their
services," said Ritvik Singh, wayForward's CEO. "Our goal is to
enable companies such as First Sun to provide proven,
cost-effective digital solutions for reducing the incidence and
severity of emotional problems such as stress, anxiety, and
depression. We're excited to partner with First Sun to help extend
their behavioral health expertise, improving employee outcomes and
employer ROI."
Independent, as well as internal studies, have shown that the
wayForward platform improves employee engagement rates. According
to wayForward data, a third of all employees complete the initial
screening. Additionally, the regular digital outreach campaigns
reach over 25 percent of the covered employees.
"First Sun EAP provides employees with personalized support and
resources that remove barriers to productivity and enhance
well-being, while providing employers with complete transparency so
they can accurately measure the bottom line impact of our
programs," said Maria Lund, First
Sun EAP President/COO. "The wayForward platform makes it convenient
to reach and engage broader segments of the workforce, and gives
employers detailed analytics about how our programs are improving
the lives and the performance of their employees. The wayForward
team made it surprisingly easy to enhance our digital offerings,
which will make our services more efficient and effective going
forward."
The goal of both companies is to help increase employee
productivity and morale while reducing the employer's exposure to
risk, absenteeism, and turnover through evidence-based therapeutic
guidance, tools, lessons, and coaching for employees at all
levels.
To learn more about the wayForward platform, visit
https://www.wayforward.io/.
About wayForward
wayForward (incorporated as PsyInnovations, Inc.), is a behavioral
health technology company based in New
York. Our mission is to deliver evidence-based programs and
expert care using intuitive, user-driven, scientifically validated
technology. The company is made up of a team of leading
researchers, clinicians and behavioral health experts associated
with Columbia University, University of Michigan, Yeshiva University, UC San Diego, and a nationwide
network of licensed behavioral health providers and coaches.
wayForward's platform delivers programs based on Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Positive Psychology, and
covers more than five million individuals. You can reach us at
tom.s@wayforward.io.
About First Sun EAP
First Sun EAP is a full-service EAP offering an award-winning
employee assistance program, behavioral risk management,
organizational consultation, and corporate and professional
training programs to companies nationwide.
First Sun EAP is the largest South
Carolina-based regional EAP. Our clients receive an
unparalleled customer experience and custom workplace solutions to
help them achieve their goals and maintain a healthy organization.
You can reach us at 800-968-8143 or http://www.firstsuneap.com.
SOURCE wayForward