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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New drug pricing proposals could reshape employer pharmacy strategy, as benefit managers struggle to navigate rising prescription costs.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 11 -
As RTO mandates expand, flexibility alone isn't enough — but removing it could push talent out the door.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 5 -
Experts from Deutsche Bank, Rethink Care, and Hunter Douglas share the benefits that help neurodiverse employees thrive in a recent Leaders panel.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 20 -
As AI adoption accelerates, SHRM research reveals leadership and employee experience remain critical to retention.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 12 -
New research from EBN reveals how GLP-1s and menopause benefits are changing employee benefit strategies—and what employers must plan for next.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 8 -
As health plan costs continue to climb, "doing nothing" has become the most expensive strategy of all, says this panel of benefit experts.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 6 -
A focus on employee well-being, and an embrace of technology should guide benefit managers' decisions for the new year.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 30 -
Benefit leaders can get a head start on preventing burnout in 2026 by ensuring employees take a holiday rest.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 24 -
Benefit leaders share the strategies that worked and where they plan to invest in 2026.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 18 -
Pharmacy cost management is one of the toughest challenges employers will face in 2026, according to new data from Employee Benefit News.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 17 -
TopResume reveals that Ariana Grande's Last Christmas tops the distraction list, while classics like Brenda Lee boost productivity.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 12 -
Benefit leaders found innovative and cost-effective ways to deal with increasing strain on their healthcare budgets.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 11 -
Vanguard and TIAA's collaboration embeds guaranteed lifetime income directly into workplace savings plans.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 10 -
This year, benefit leaders shared their thoughts and strategies around the right ways to return to in-person work.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 4 -
Leaders from Bartaco and the Child and Family Center share how they're tailoring their benefit strategies for a new generation.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 2 -
This Thanksgiving, benefit managers can provide support in many forms, with one of the most meaningful access to reliable, nutritious meals.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 26 -
CHRO's from Care.com and LiveCor share how stress is reshaping employee performance, and how HR can respond.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 18 -
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history revealed how unprepared employees are for emergencies.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 13 - Benefit leaders are focused on ensuring employees feel supported and engaged before leveraging benefits.Sponsored by Inspira
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