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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In this week’s top stories, employers are getting ready for summer, hosting company-wide vacations and welcoming a new intern class.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 3 -
A recruiter shares her top tips for presenting a resume that will get noticed, and the things job seekers should avoid.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 2 -
As employers navigate the Great Resignation, summer interns can be the answer to filling these talent gaps.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 1 -
In an effort to keep up with retirement goals, many Americans are foregoing short-term spending.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 31 -
Nine out of ten people struggle to fall asleep each night, which can lead to bad health outcomes and poor work productivity.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 25 -
As more states and cities implement pay transparency laws, it’s not the only step employers need to take to ensure workers are being paid fairly.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 24 -
A couple retiring this year will spend $315,000 on health and medical expenses throughout their retirement, according to Fidelity.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 23 -
New research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that 80% of retirees are comfortable that what they’ve saved will get them through their retirement years.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 16 -
Technology advancements and evolving employee benefits will change the way we work in the future.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 13 -
New grads are entering a promising job market — as long as they do their homework first.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 11