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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MetLife's Todd Katz outlines strategies for benefit managers to cut costs, boost engagement, and personalize benefits this enrollment season.
By Alyssa Place10h ago -
With only 29% of employees feeling hopeful about their financial future, benefit managers play a key role in supporting retirement readiness.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 16 -
Health benefit costs are set to rise at the fastest pace in 15 years, but there are ways to control costs while supporting employees.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 10 -
The Milliman 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index reveals that a 65-year-old couple may need up to $388,000 for medical expenses in retirement.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 9 -
Working parents face barriers to breast feeding and pumping in the workplace, presenting challenges for benefit managers.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 4 -
Top executives will be gathering for EBN's annual Benefits at Work conference to share their wisdom on benefits that move the needle.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 3 -
Strategic back-to-school benefits can ease stress, improve engagement, and show employees you value their future.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 28 -
The Best Place for Working Parents released a new survey tool to help employers mine data around their caregiving challenges and benefit needs.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 26 -
From rising pharmacy spend to cancer care, 2026 healthcare costs pose new challenges, according to Business Group on Health's annual report.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 21 -
Lyra Health's VP of workforce transformation shares how technology and AI is improving access and delivery of mental health benefits.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 20