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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A raise can improve an employee’s financial situation considerably — and it doesn’t take much to make a difference.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 19 -
Frontline employees can access free college courses that can be used toward an advanced degree.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 14 -
New parents are seeking safe and supportive accommodations when it comes to breastfeeding and pumping in public.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 12 -
Employees are still feeling unstable when it comes to their ability to manage their finances and plan for the future.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 11 -
Our top stories spotlight the support and benefits available for employees who are struggling with health and wellness challenges.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 8 -
Employees are easily sidetracked by these common distractions. Which one made the top of the list?
By Alyssa PlaceApril 6 -
For people who tapped into their retirement accounts during COVID to manage financial strain, a certified financial planner shares a few ways to get back on track as quickly as possible.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 5 -
Employers are experimenting with internal job fairs, a new definition of flexibility and more in our top stories from this week.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 1 -
To educate and empower parents, Maro Parents offers education and a roadmap for discussing challenging issues impacting kids today.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 31 -
Almost all employees would stay at a company longer if they were given opportunities to learn and grow. This platform is giving employers a solution.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 29