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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Key Insight: Learn how benefits are shifting from perks to financial-security and inclusion-focused supports.What's at Stake: Failing to modernize benefits risks retention, morale, and competitive employer branding.Supporting Data: 58% offer automatic retirement enrollment; 38% provide automatic contribution increases.Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial reviewThis is part two in a two-part series on the current state of employee well-being. Read part one here.
November 6 -
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Dr. Janet Choi shares why mental health support should be part of menopause care.
October 29 -
New Vanguard research finds workers with access to defined contribution plans are twice as likely to reach retirement goals.
October 21 -
A new study finds many Americans are risking their own retirement security and health to support family members — with Gen X workers most at risk.
October 14 -
Fewer than half of employers have a formal mental health communication plan — and even fewer keep it updated.
October 9 -
Workers are feeling more confident about their retirement plans — but that optimism may be misplaced.
October 7 -
Nearly half of women experience menopause during their careers, yet most workplaces don't have benefits that address the challenges it brings.
October 2 -
With savings gaps, financial anxiety and plans to work longer, half of Gen X employees feel unprepared for retirement.
September 30 -
From generational insights to AI-powered tools, benefit managers share their strategies for running a smooth and impactful open enrollment.
September 24
