Astra Wellbeing offers an employee engagement platform that facilitates peer-to-peer recognition through SMS, enabling healthcare organizations to enhance staff morale and utilization of wellness resources. By addressing the issue of healthcare worker burnout, Astra has demonstrated a 5-10% increase in staff retention within the first 60 days of implementation.
Funding
$60K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Healthcare organizations face challenges in maintaining staff morale and retaining employees, particularly due to burnout and the feeling of being unsupported. Traditional methods of employee support and wellness resource promotion often fail to reach all staff members effectively.
Solution
Astra Wellbeing offers an employee engagement platform designed to improve staff retention in healthcare organizations by facilitating peer-to-peer recognition and promoting the utilization of employee wellness resources. The platform enables colleagues to send positive messages of support via SMS, aligning with organizational core values or personalized sentiments. Additionally, Astra Wellbeing collects positive feedback from patients and their families, delivering these messages directly to the caregivers who made a positive impact. The platform also provides staff with private access to mental health resources, integrating with existing Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for seamless support.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare organizations seeking to improve employee retention, reduce burnout, and enhance staff morale through accessible and supportive wellness initiatives.
Features
- SMS-based peer-to-peer recognition with pre-selected prompts aligned with organizational values
- Patient appreciation module for collecting and delivering positive feedback to caregivers
- Centralized access to in-app mental health resources and integration with existing EAPs
- AI-powered admin dashboard providing insights into wellness resource utilization and employee engagement levels
- Integration with existing HRIS systems for rapid implementation
- Multi-language support