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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Employees want to feel safe at the workplace, and the right benefits and communication tactics can support those goals.
March 8 -
While the majority of men believe salary is equal at their workplace, just 23% of women feel the same.
March 7 -
Lyra Complex Care provides a network of 250 providers to help employees find care for acute mental health needs.
March 4 -
Tech makes employees' lives easier, and helps employers tackle healthcare inequality, mental health and upskilling.
March 1 -
AT&T extended their partnership with Maven to encompass fertility, maternity and postpartum virtual care and support.
February 28 -
Almost all retirees had regrets about how they planned for life after work. Is it possible to ever be prepared?
February 26 -
Parents need support when it comes to accessing and paying for child care, and balancing the demands of work and life.
February 23 -
Jennifer Barnes, CEO of accounting firm Optima Office, established a formal policy to allow employees to bring their kids to the office.
February 22 -
Stay on top of employees' healthcare needs with emerging benefits that address preventive care and cost-cutting measures.
February 16 -
"Would I recommend finding your partner at the office? Probably not." Employees share the pros and cons of having an office relationship.
February 13 -
With millions of baby boomers retiring, employers need to come up with a training plan to pass down their skills.
February 13 -
Employees are continuing to ask for support for their challenges both in and out of the workplace.
February 9 -
When employees are impacted by current events, disaster or a crisis in their workplace, this organization shows up to offer immediate support and coping tools.
February 7 -
Concerns around student loans, the cost of living and retirement are impacting employees' financial and emotional well-being.
February 7 -
Major employers like IBM and Ikea are touting the benefits of pensions on their employees' financial well-being. Is the industry ready for a comeback?
February 5 -
Whether handling layoffs more smoothly, or supporting employee resource groups, leaders should rethink their approach to management.
February 2 -
A survey from Clever revealed that many retirees are panicked and unsure about their financial future in retirement.
January 30 -
From dealing with cancer diagnoses to lowering the costs of medications, employers are prioritizing health with benefits and policies.
January 26 -
Employees share how their coworkers bother them during a day at the office, whether it's heating up smelly leftovers or wearing too much perfume.
January 23 -
A new provision enables employers to contribute to a workplace 401(k) plan when an employee pays their student loan debt.
January 22
