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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Women lag behind men when it comes to their retirement savings, and they’ll need those funds for a longer period of time. TIAA Institute’s managing director shares what employers — and the government — can do to help.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 25 -
Our top stories reveal how HR leaders are staying energized when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 22 -
With employees working remotely, managing leave has become complex and time consuming, but the right tools can help HR leaders focus on people, instead of policy.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 21 -
More than a third of adults are obese, leading to $173 billion in healthcare spending and $500 billion in workplace costs.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 20 -
Original research by EBN's parent company, Arizent, shines a light on the many motivations driving employees to walk out the door. The good news? There are plenty of ways to make them want to stay.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 19 -
Our top stories of the week spotlight the most in-demand careers and ways to help women get ahead in the workplace.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 15 -
Younger employees need to look beyond their salary for financial wellness benefits that will get them on the right track.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 13 -
HR leaders are struggling to do it all, especially when it comes to supporting employee mental health. A good benefits partnership could help ease the strain for everyone.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 12 -
This week’s top stories share how employers are considering their workers’ families when offering benefits and support.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 8 -
Only 4.4% of adults have ADHD, yet the diagnosis can be damaging to their career prospects and performance at work.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 7