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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From hiring former workers to learning how to attract a more diverse staff, our top stories of the week explore the trends that will shape 2022.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 10 -
Employees are feeling cooped up at home and are more willing to return to the office if there are perks available.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 7 -
Boomerang employees who once worked for your company and are now hired back can be the key to building your strongest workforce yet.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 6 -
As employers take stock of the past year, it’s time to look at the benefits that matter the most.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 3 -
As employers struggle to maintain productivity around the holiday season, shifting expectations could make work easier for all.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 2 -
With almost half of the workforce struggling with drug and alcohol misuse, employers need to be sensitive and think outside the box this season.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 1 -
Nearly three-quarters of hiring managers say they want applicants to include their vaccination status on their resume.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 30 -
Nearly a third of Americans are still unvaccinated, and it’s getting harder and harder to convince them to get the shots.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 22 -
Without a federal paid leave policy, employers need to fill in the gaps to support employees and their families.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 19 -
As employers and employees look ahead, flexibility and a continued reliance on technology will define work in 2022.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 18