Alyssa Place

Alyssa Place

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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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Lyra Health addresses serious mental health needs with expanded benefit network

Lyra Complex Care provides a network of 250 providers to help employees find care for acute mental health needs.

By Alyssa Place

March 4

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How employers are using AI to manage healthcare, burnout and more

Tech makes employees' lives easier, and helps employers tackle healthcare inequality, mental health and upskilling.

By Alyssa Place

March 1

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Employee benefits

AT&T and Maven expand fertility benefits to support 125,000 employees

AT&T extended their partnership with Maven to encompass fertility, maternity and postpartum virtual care and support.

By Alyssa Place

February 28

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How to reach retirement regret-free

Almost all retirees had regrets about how they planned for life after work. Is it possible to ever be prepared?

By Alyssa Place

February 26

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Employee benefits

Innovative employee benefits that support working parents today

Parents need support when it comes to accessing and paying for child care, and balancing the demands of work and life.

By Alyssa Place

February 23

Child Care 2024

With child care harder to come by, this CEO brings her baby to work

Jennifer Barnes, CEO of accounting firm Optima Office, established a formal policy to allow employees to bring their kids to the office.

By Alyssa Place

February 22

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Cancer care, autoimmune disease support and Ozempic: Healthcare trends to watch

Stay on top of employees' healthcare needs with emerging benefits that address preventive care and cost-cutting measures.

By Alyssa Place

February 16

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Workplace culture

Workplace romance gone bad: Employees share their horror stories

"Would I recommend finding your partner at the office? Probably not." Employees share the pros and cons of having an office relationship.

By Alyssa Place

February 13

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As baby boomers retire, don’t let their knowledge leave the workforce, too

With millions of baby boomers retiring, employers need to come up with a training plan to pass down their skills.

By Alyssa Place

February 13

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Employee benefits

From AI training to college prep: New benefits employees want

Employees are continuing to ask for support for their challenges both in and out of the workplace.

By Alyssa Place

February 9

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How ‘psychological first aid’ can help employees manage the stress of current events

When employees are impacted by current events, disaster or a crisis in their workplace, this organization shows up to offer immediate support and coping tools.

By Alyssa Place

February 7

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Financial wellness

86% of employees are stressed about money: Why your financial wellness benefits may be failing

Concerns around student loans, the cost of living and retirement are impacting employees' financial and emotional well-being.

By Alyssa Place

February 7

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Are pensions set for a big retirement return in 2024?

Major employers like IBM and Ikea are touting the benefits of pensions on their employees' financial well-being. Is the industry ready for a comeback?

By Alyssa Place

February 5

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Workplace culture

How to find more stability in your business this year

Whether handling layoffs more smoothly, or supporting employee resource groups, leaders should rethink their approach to management.

By Alyssa Place

February 2

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66% believe a retirement crisis is looming

A survey from Clever revealed that many retirees are panicked and unsure about their financial future in retirement.

By Alyssa Place

January 30

When a health scare happens, empathetic employers come out on top

From dealing with cancer diagnoses to lowering the costs of medications, employers are prioritizing health with benefits and policies.

By Alyssa Place

January 26

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Workplace culture

10 annoying office habits: Nail clipping, eavesdropping and food theft drive employees crazy

Employees share how their coworkers bother them during a day at the office, whether it's heating up smelly leftovers or wearing too much perfume.

By Alyssa Place

January 23

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Financial wellness

Understand SECURE 2.0’s student loan provision to help employees with debt

A new provision enables employers to contribute to a workplace 401(k) plan when an employee pays their student loan debt.

By Alyssa Place

January 22

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Diversity and equality

Why are employers still prioritizing the white male experience at work?

Women, minorities and non-corporate workers are still struggling to feel seen by their employers.

By Alyssa Place

January 19

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20% of applicants will change their names on resumes to avoid discrimination

Employees are anxious that their names will reveal their race, gender or age and prevent them from getting a job.

By Alyssa Place

January 16