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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Gary Cooper shares his tips for rejecting workaholic habits and investing in yourself first.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 27 -
Caring for her own son has driven this tech innovator to support family caregivers with their own mental health and well-being.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 26 -
Despite age and diversity differences, these organizations are working to make all employees happy at work.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 22 -
Taking time to rest and recharge is one way employees can stay focused on combating childhood hunger and poverty.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 20 -
Seventy percent of employees say financial challenges like debt and caregiving impact their ability to save long-term.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 19 -
PTO policies, better working conditions for nurses and a new approach to healthcare costs can improve health outcomes for all.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 15 -
Don't create an unhealthy work environment for your employees, like these now-notorious bosses. Here's how to behave better and lead with kindness first.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 14 -
Focusing on career development for frontline employees is vital to the beverage company's success.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 14 -
Get to know the HR leaders, tech innovators and benefit advisers who went above and beyond in 2023 to support employees and clients.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 12 -
Employees are still keeping their eye out for opportunities for career growth and better pay.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 8