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 struggle with feelings of depression, anxiety and a loss of identity once they drop their kids off at college.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 6 -
Experts from Prudential, Optavise and more share how employers and employees can save money by avoiding confusion around healthcare decisions.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 1 -
Raising the retirement age is once again up for debate. Is this the answer to a financially secure retirement?
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 31 -
The company has used the year to experiment with new programs and initiatives focused on bringing employees together.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 30 -
Five days of extra PTO allowed Cinthia Shields to help her daughter care for newborn twins after a challenging birth.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 28 -
On-site child care, flexible benefits and mental health support are all useful tools for working parents and their kids.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 25 -
When employers address health and well-being, financial stability follows.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 22 -
The CHRO of Care.com shares the policies and benefits that help parents navigate a new season.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 21 -
Employees want support for themselves and their children with the benefits their workplace offers.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 18 -
Digital substance use management platform Pelago is expanding their services to address drug and alcohol addiction in teens.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 17