Spirence Named Winner at HR Tech Pitchfest 2025 for Innovative Approach to Workplace Mental Health
Las Vegas, NV — September 17, 2025 — Spirence, a preventative mental health platform for employees and their families, has been named a winner at the prestigious HR Tech Pitchfest 2025. The annual competition highlights the most promising innovations shaping the future of work, drawing hundreds of applicants and a select group of finalists.
Spirence earned recognition for its pioneering focus on prevention—supporting the 75% of employees who don’t typically use traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) but still face stress, burnout, and mental health challenges. While only 5% of employees engage with their employer’s EAP, Spirence delivers utilization rates of 26% and helps organizations achieve a 6X ROI by keeping employees well, resilient, and out of crisis care.
“This recognition validates what we’ve believed all along: prevention is the missing piece in workplace mental health,” said Laura Kunz, Co-Founder and CGO of Spirence. “Employers are ready for solutions that go beyond crisis care—and Spirence is proving that prevention is scalable, effective, and deeply impactful for both employees and organizations.”
Built and led by behavioral health professionals with over a decade of clinical and leadership experience, Spirence combines evidence-based resources, expert guidance, and a proprietary prevention score to make mental health support accessible, affordable, and effective for employers of all sizes. Unlike traditional programs, Spirence integrates seamlessly with EAPs, enhancing—not replacing—them.
Current customers include municipalities, schools, financial institutions, and global firms, all of whom are turning to Spirence to better serve their workforce and their employees’ families.
Key Results from Spirence Customers:
- 26% utilization (vs. 5% industry average for EAPs)
- 90% completion rates across programs
- 6X ROI on prevention
- 100% customer retention
About Spirence
Spirence is a preventative mental health platform designed to help employees and their families stay well, build resilience, and avoid burnout before challenges become crises. Backed by 75 credentialed experts and over 16 years of clinical experience, Spirence delivers accessible, evidence-based support that integrates seamlessly with existing benefits.
👉 To learn more or schedule a demo, visit www.spirencewellness.com.
