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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Almost half of women say they will outlive their retirement savings, compared to 38% of men.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 16 -
Corporations are donating funds toward relief efforts in the wake of the southern California wildfires.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 15 -
Pepsi's "Healthy Money" program helps employees learn financial literacy and plan for retirement.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 13 -
Experts share the short-and long-term strategies employers should put in place to help employees impacted by the crisis.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 10 -
While 64% of Americans feel confident about their finances this year, the right workplace benefits can help them meet their goals.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 8 -
An executive from Bright Horizons shares how benefits like paid child care and flexibility can help new parents ease back to work.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 21 -
Small and large efforts, and a spirit of collaboration, can make a difference in reducing the impact of climate change.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 30 -
Over-monitoring work or getting too personal with benefits could signal an employer has crossed the line.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 12 -
In the first presidential debate of the 2024 election, President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump faced off on important issues for employers and employees.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 28 -
Women need a boost of confidence before heading to the negotiating table. This C-suite executive shares what worked for her.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 26