Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace culture. She was previously a video producer at Yahoo Finance with a focus on personal finance and career development, and has also worked for ABC World News with David Muir and ABC 20/20. Her writing has appeared on amNew York, The Daily Beast, Yahoo Finance, Huffington Post and ABCNews.com. Alyssa graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and sociology from New York University.
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Working parents face barriers to breast feeding and pumping in the workplace, presenting challenges for benefit managers.
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Top executives will be gathering for EBN's annual Benefits at Work conference to share their wisdom on benefits that move the needle.
September 3 -
Strategic back-to-school benefits can ease stress, improve engagement, and show employees you value their future.
August 28 -
The Best Place for Working Parents released a new survey tool to help employers mine data around their caregiving challenges and benefit needs.
August 26 -
From rising pharmacy spend to cancer care, 2026 healthcare costs pose new challenges, according to Business Group on Health's annual report.
August 21 -
Lyra Health's VP of workforce transformation shares how technology and AI is improving access and delivery of mental health benefits.
August 20 -
Only a third of employees feel optimistic about their finances, a sharp decline from 60% in 2024.
August 19 -
Less than a quarter of workers actually feel refreshed after returning from vacation.
August 14 -
There are free and low-cost ways to address persistent stress within the workforce.
August 13 -
A quarter of workers have no friends at work, but the right approach to benefits and culture can help foster connection.
August 12
