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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Rising costs and ever-changing employee needs mean that employers need to reconsider their health plan model.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 9 -
Nationwide found that women struggle to understand what to do with their savings once they hit retirement.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 8 -
Employees want more innovation from leadership, and these employers are delivering with benefits and culture shifts.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 5 -
Seventy-two percent of people with addictions will recover — but they need help from their employer to feel safe seeking support.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 4 -
EY's Vitality Index helps quantify which benefits make the biggest difference, be it PTO, mental health care or financial wellness.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 2 -
Independent workers will have access to a retirement plan with a 2% match, along with financial education and support.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 1 -
More than half of millennials are working toward financial independence, not a traditional exit from the workplace.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 27 -
Ted Benna's plan would offer financial incentives that could be directed to a long-term investment account for the future.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 25 -
Don't lose valuable talent by not investing in professional development initiatives like coaching or mentorship.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 22 -
Getting clear on short and long-term career goals at any point in the year is an important part of professional development.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 20