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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People pursuing FIRE — Financial Independence, Retire Early — are committed to leaving the workplace in order to live life on their terms.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 7 -
Make sure your company culture is being helped by the benefits of HR tech tools.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 4 -
Mary Elizabeth Elkordy has logged in from the Egyptian pyramids. Here’s how she runs her business from anywhere as a digital nomad.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 1 -
Employees want to be more involved in the goals and mission of their companies. Here’s how these top employers are meeting those demands.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 28 -
HR software firm Envoy Global provides employees with a fully paid sabbatical after seven years of employment.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 26 -
Our top stories highlight changes and innovations to traditional healthcare offerings, like culturally competent coverage, and financial reimbursement for abortion services.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 21 -
CallRail’s VP of talent and culture shares what their company is doing to make sure working parents feel supported both in and out of the workplace.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 20 -
Employees of color often avoid care because of mistrust and poor treatment. This telehealth platform is hoping to bring better support to those who need it most.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 18 -
Look to companies who are pushing the boundaries of what work can be to make your employees happier and more productive this year.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 14 -
Make these small tweaks to see improvements in your posture while working from home.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 13