Empyrean’s Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility 

Empyrean’s mission is simple yet profound: “Connecting Benefits, Enriching Lives.” At the core of our existence is a commitment to helping our clients connect their employees and their families to the best benefit programs available. We believe that benefits are more than just perks; they are a tangible expression of a company’s culture, and they play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of employees both at work and in life.  

Our mission is the guiding star that influences every action we take as a company, from the smallest everyday decision to the most significant business strategies. “Connecting Benefits, Enriching Lives” embodies our dedication to driving positive outcomes for employees, their loved ones, and the organizations we serve.  

WE BELIEVE 

Our values, known as “The 5 BEs,” serve as guiding principles that shape how we lead, think, and collaborate within our organization. These values empower us to create a supportive, compassionate, inclusive, and energized workplace, allowing us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions every day. 

We understand the profound impact our actions have on the lives of our clients, their employees, and the wider communities we touch. It’s a responsibility we take seriously, and it drives us to support one another and the communities in which we live. 

Sustainability: A Healthy Planet Benefits Everyone

Empyrean is committed to reducing our environmental impact and carbon footprint. We’ve implemented a range of sustainability practices across our operations, including the establishment of our Green Team, an employee group dedicated to promoting sustainability initiatives and educating colleagues on environmental best practices. We also actively encourage our clients to transition to digital environments whenever possible, aiming to reduce paper usage and waste. 

Our transition to more efficient renewable energy cloud services and a hybrid work environment, which promotes virtual meetings and reduces business travel, further demonstrates our commitment to sustainability. We’ve also embraced comprehensive recycling programs and paperless office policies, focusing on digitizing processes to minimize paper usage and waste. Furthermore, our policies encourage reduced energy consumption while promoting environmental awareness. 

Working Together to Improve Our Communities 

Empyrean’s team is passionate about supporting the communities in which we live and work. Through our Empyrean Shares program, we provide our team members with paid time off to volunteer with organizations they are passionate about. We believe in being responsible corporate citizens and sponsor several programs and charitable causes throughout the year, contributing to local causes. 

Our commitment to community improvement extends to events like our bi-annual blood drive, which gives us an opportunity to come together and do good in our communities. We also invest in the future by offering opportunities to the next generation through our internship program and partnerships with local HBCUs. 

Ethical Business Practices: A Foundation of Trust 

We are committed to conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner. Every member of the Empyrean team abides by our code of conduct that outlines our dedication to ethical business practices. We also strive to work with suppliers that meet our rigorous selection criteria, including high sustainability and data security standards. Whenever possible, we engage with suppliers that are certified as minority-owned, women-owned, disability-owned, veteran-owned, or LGBTQ+-owned. 

Diversity, Equity + Inclusion 

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every employee has an equal opportunity to contribute to the effectiveness of our organization. Our initiatives include policies, procedures, and programs that support the unique needs of our team members, annual compliance training covering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and talent pipeline initiatives. 

We also ensure that inclusive language is used in all our materials and continuously assess our technologies and service approach to address diverse end-user needs and comply with WCAG standards. 

Supporting Total Well-being 

Empyrean prioritizes the health and safety of our workforce, recognizing their significance in ensuring the well-being of our people. Our comprehensive benefit programs, from medical, dental, and vision plans to 401(k) with a company match, are thoughtfully designed to support the physical and mental health, financial wellness, and overall safety of our team members and their families. 

Our commitment to employee well-being extends to disaster recovery and business continuity programs, demonstrating our dedication to sustaining our business and caring for our people.  
 
At Empyrean, we believe in doing the right thing by our clients – and it all starts with doing right by our people.  

Interested in learning more? Read our full corporate social responsibility brochure or reach out to a member of our Empyrean team.  

About Empyrean 

Since 2006, Empyrean has provided employers of varying size, industry, and benefit plan complexity with the innovative technology and best in class service necessary to accelerate their benefit strategies and bring their benefit programs to life. 

Empyrean’s platform and services were designed to create connected employee benefit experiences that enrich lives, strengthen employer brands, and improve workplace cultures. Focused on total employee health and wellness, Empyrean is dedicated to delivering scalable and tailored experiences that empower participants to better understand, access, and engage with their benefit programs not just at enrollment time, but on a year-round basis. 

Today, millions of participants across the U.S. rely on Empyrean to inform and guide their benefit enrollment and utilization decisions.  
 
Empyrean is a subsidiary of Securian Financial.  

Jen Peery Joins Empyrean as Senior Director of Product Strategy

Houston, TX. [Oct. 23, 2023] – Empyrean, (www.goempyrean.com), a leading HR technology company focused on personalized benefits and people experiences, is thrilled to welcome Jen Peery as the new Senior Director of Product Strategy. Peery will play a key role in advancing Empyrean’s product strategy to meet evolving client needs and market demands.

Peery brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success in the benefits and healthcare industry. Before joining Empyrean, she was with Benefitfocus for 16 years where she held various roles of increasing responsibility and fostered strong client relationships and optimal service delivery. Her extensive background in different roles will bring a unique perspective to the product team. 

“We’re excited to have Jen join us,” expressed Jim Priebe, Empyrean’s Chief Strategy Officer. “The blend of her vast industry knowledge, exemplary leadership abilities, and an established history of creating and implementing innovative strategies is priceless. She will be invaluable as we take our product offerings to the next level.” 

Peery’s primary focus at Empyrean will be to lead the product management team in developing innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients while enhancing the end-user experience. She will play a crucial role in ensuring that Empyrean continues to lead in combining top-tier technology with unparalleled service. 

“I am eager to contribute to a company that is as committed to innovation and excellence as Empyrean,” said Peery. “It is an exciting opportunity to work with a team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions that not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients and their employees.” 

Peery joins Empyrean during a pivotal growth period. The company is expanding quickly and is ready to set new standards in the industry. With increased offerings and enhancements on the roadmap, Peery’s leadership will be essential in guiding the product management team to achieve greater success. 

Jen earned a B.A. from Wofford College. 

About Empyrean 

We believe that everyone deserves a workplace culture that supports their total well-being through benefits.

Since 2006, Empyrean has provided employers of varying size, industry, and benefit plan complexity with the innovative technology, service-first approach, and focus on people experience to solve pain points and bring benefit strategies to life.

Empyrean delivers a total solution designed to create connected benefit and people experiences that enrich lives, strengthen employer brands, improve workplace cultures, and advance organizational goals.

Through our technology and service, we create scalable, tailored experiences that empower participants to better understand, access, and engage with their benefit programs not just at enrollment, but year-round.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Empyrean has additional office locations as well as remote teams located throughout the U.S. 

Empyrean is a subsidiary of Securian Financial (www.securian.com). 

Empyrean Receives Aetna Workplace Well-being Inspiring Change Award

We are thrilled to share that Empyrean has been honored with the distinguished Aetna Workplace Well-being Inspiring Change Award. This remarkable recognition signifies our dedication to enhancing the well-being of our workforce and the impactful strides we have taken to ensure our team members feel supported at work and in life.  

The Significance of the Aetna Workplace Well-being Award 

This recognition from Aetna is the result of a meticulous evaluation of our well-being programs and the extent to which our team has actively participated in them. Empyrean stood out in a competitive field by demonstrating a strong commitment to nurturing a healthy and supportive workplace culture.  

To be considered for this award, organizations must provide a full year’s worth of data on their well-being programs which are thoroughly evaluated for their strategy and design, communications and organizational engagement, and program implementation and adoption.   

The evaluation was conducted by a panel of well-being professionals who meticulously reviewed and scored the effectiveness of each organization’s well-being programs based on pre-defined criteria, ensuring that this recognition is truly well-deserved. 

This accomplishment reflects Empyrean’s belief that everyone deserves a workplace culture that supports their total well-being through benefits. We could not be prouder of this achievement, and we could not be more grateful to every member of our team who not only recognizes the importance of their own well-being, but the well-being of the millions of people who rely on Empyrean to access and engage with their benefits and well-being programs year-round.  

At our core, Empyrean exists to help each of our clients connect their employees and their families to the best benefits programs available to them, building a workplace culture focused on employee well-being both in and outside of work. 

We believe that benefits are one of the most tangible expressions of company culture, and our mission is to connect employees to those life-enriching benefits while driving positive outcomes for employees, their loved ones, and our client organizations.  

As an organization, company culture is the single most important influencer of our individual and company success. We invite you to dive into Empyrean’s Culture Book, and take some time to explore our culture, our mission, and our values.

Empyrean Welcomes Ben Carey to Their Sales Team as Director of Channel Enablement

Houston, TX. [Oct. 18, 2023] – Empyrean (www.goempyrean.com), a leading HR technology company focused on personalized benefits and people experiences, is excited to announce the newest addition to their dynamic team, Ben Carey, as Director of Sales, Channel Enablement. Carey is set to bring his expansive experience, strategic insights, and proven track record in benefits administration to further bolster Empyrean’s growing market presence. 

Carey has had a long-standing career in the benefits administration space and understands the industry’s complex challenges and opportunities. In his last role at Corestream, Carey’s strategic approach to sales, coupled with an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, consistently resulted in establishing and nurturing long-term client relationships.

“Ben’s arrival marks a significant milestone for Empyrean,” stated Jim Priebe, Empyrean’s Chief Strategy Officer. “His deep-rooted knowledge in BenAdmin, coupled with a remarkable acumen for sales, aligns seamlessly with our vision to expand and enhance our market footprint. We are confident that Ben’s contribution will be pivotal in gaining new partnerships.” 

In his new role, Carey will focus on driving Empyrean’s strategic sales initiatives, optimizing channel partnerships, and enhancing the overall client engagement experience. 

His adeptness in aligning sales strategies with client needs and market trends will be instrumental in fortifying Empyrean’s stature as the preferred partner for employee benefits administration solutions. 

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Empyrean team,” said Carey. “The opportunity to contribute to a growing company that operates with a service-first approach is great. I am looking forward to leveraging my experience to contribute to the team’s ongoing success.” 

Ben Carey’s arrival is timely, aligning with Empyrean’s strategic growth phase. The company is poised to unveil a series of innovative offerings, and Carey’s expertise will be instrumental in steering the sales team to new heights of success. 

Carey earned a B.S. from California Polytechnic State University. 

About Empyrean 

We believe that everyone deserves a workplace culture that supports their total well-being through benefits.

Since 2006, Empyrean has provided employers of varying size, industry, and benefit plan complexity with the innovative technology, service-first approach, and focus on people experience to solve pain points and bring benefit strategies to life.

Empyrean delivers a total solution designed to create connected benefit and people experiences that enrich lives, strengthen employer brands, improve workplace cultures, and advance organizational goals.

Through our technology and service, we create scalable, tailored experiences that empower participants to better understand, access, and engage with their benefit programs not just at enrollment, but year-round.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Empyrean has additional office locations as well as remote teams located throughout the U.S. 

Empyrean is a subsidiary of Securian Financial (www.securian.com).