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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Political conversations don't need to be off limits at work. The SVP of 15Five shares his top tips for navigating challenging discussions.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 3 -
Bjorn Reynolds, CEO of Safeguard Global, shares the considerations employers need to make to manage employees who want to work and live abroad.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 2 -
U.S. News and World Report released their annual ranking of the best cities in the country for retirees.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 1 -
This week's top stories address the impact inflation is having on employees, and the newest benefits that can help them alleviate their financial stress.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 28 -
The upcoming midterm elections could further restrict reproductive rights and abortion access, leaving employers to fill in the gaps. Here's what you need to know.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 27 -
Nearly 39 million people suffer from migraines, and the impact can have an outsize effect on an employee's performance and overall well-being.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 25 -
What works — and what won't — when it comes to getting employees to engage with their benefits.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 21 -
At this week's Reuters Total Health conference, experts share how they utilize employee surveys and wellness data to manage their workforce.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 20 -
From micromanaging to outright hostility, these are the qualities people can't stand from their bosses that may drive them to quit.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 19 -
In order to feel productive and accomplished at the end of the day, employees should attempt to reach a flow state, where they work without interruptions.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 17