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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How can you make sure your employees are working hard, while still giving them the time to unwind and reset?
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 11 -
The pandemic changed how we interact and communicate with each other — and maybe not always in the best way.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 11 -
Sandwich-generation caregivers have responsibilities that can quickly spiral out of control without the right support.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 10 -
The hotel chain is offering free therapy services to combat high rates of stress and burnout among hospitality workers.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 9 -
These Gen Z employees share how social media helps them search for jobs and excel at them, while grappling with the constant distractions at their fingertips.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 8 -
From meetings to child care to taking some well-deserved naps, here’s how employees have been spending their time during the past two years of the pandemic.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 7 -
Healthcare continues to be influenced by digital innovations that are helping bring more care and better outcomes to employees.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 4 -
Employers should feel empowered to change how healthcare and benefits are utilized.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 2 -
Employees are confused by retirement and are turning to unvetted sources on social media for advice.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 28 -
Diversity and inclusion efforts need to be flexible if you want to ensure all of your employees are getting the support they need.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 25