• Canada Goose will use LifeSpeak Inc. to enhance support for employee mental health, DEI initiatives, and comprehensive wellbeing for employees worldwide

TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - LifeSpeak Inc. (TSX: LSPK), a leading provider of mental, physical, and family wellbeing solutions for employers, health plans, and other organizations, announced today that performance luxury brand, Canada Goose Holdings Inc. ("Canada Goose") (NYSE: GOOS) (TSX: GOOS), will leverage LifeSpeak Inc.'s industry-leading solutions to enhance its workforce wellbeing initiatives.

Canada Goose will use expert-led, live, and on-demand video content, micro-learnings, and other resources from LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience to support its employees worldwide. LifeSpeak Inc. fits the company's existing culture of empowering employee choice and meeting people where they are with the flexibility to access programs on their own schedule. Employees can access expert mental health content anytime, anywhere and in multiple languages, which meets the needs of Canada Goose's global workforce. The company plans to use LifeSpeak Inc.'s content and other resources to improve employee education and engagement in mental wellbeing through team huddles, weekly round-up communications, and intranet content.

"Canada Goose has a long-standing commitment to employee wellbeing, and we're thrilled that they have chosen LifeSpeak Inc. to increase their focus on mental health," said Michael Held, founder and CEO of LifeSpeak Inc. "With a diverse, global workforce, Canada Goose will benefit from our extensive and growing library of live and on-demand tools, education, and personalized support that is designed to keep employees engaged in actively improving their mental health, and that will help the organization reinforce its culture of wellbeing."

LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience will also help Canada Goose employees access a host of wellbeing benefits and embody the brand's promise to live in the open.

"At Canada Goose, our commitment to supporting our employees extends beyond the workplace. We lead with humanity, focusing on the wellbeing of our employees and on providing a unique and supportive workplace experience," said Jess Johannson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Canada Goose. "We're proud to collaborate with LifeSpeak and offer valuable resources for information, inspiration and expert tips. Together, we're building a culture that empowers employees to thrive both personally and professionally."

To learn more about LifeSpeak Inc.'s suite of wellbeing solutions, visit lifespeak.com.

About LifeSpeak Inc. 

At LifeSpeak Inc., we believe that wellbeing can't wait. LifeSpeak Inc. is the leading provider of mental, physical, and family wellbeing solutions for employers, health plans, and other organizations. With a suite of digital solutions, LifeSpeak Inc. enables organizations to deliver best-in-class content and human expertise at scale, catering to employees throughout their wellbeing journeys. The LifeSpeak Inc. portfolio of solutions spans every pillar of wellbeing, including LifeSpeak Mental Health & Resilience, Wellbeats Wellness, Torchlight Parenting & Caregiving, ALAViDA Substance Use, and LIFT session Fitness. Collectively, LifeSpeak Inc. has more than 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, insurance providers, unions, and other organizations across the globe. Insights from LifeSpeak Inc.'s digital and data-driven solutions empower organizations and individuals to take impactful action to address gaps in wellbeing, ultimately enhancing workplace performance outcomes. To learn more, follow LifeSpeak Inc. on LinkedIn, or visit www.LifeSpeak.com.

About Canada Goose

Canada Goose is a performance luxury outerwear, apparel, footwear and accessories brand that enables all people to thrive in the world outside. We are globally recognized for our commitment to Canadian manufacturing and our high standards of quality, craftsmanship and functionality. We believe in the power of performance, the importance of experience, and that our purpose is to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. For more information, visit www.canadagoose.com.

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