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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Bankrate looked at cost of living and health metrics to determine the best states for retirement.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 15 -
As technology continues to rapidly change, help employees feel empowered and not afraid to use it.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 11 -
Bank of America's recent data found that retirement account balances have increased almost 10% from the end of 2022.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 10 -
Employees often struggle to understand workplace and industry-specific terms and acronyms.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 8 -
Today's leaders need to strike the right balance when supporting employees and keeping their businesses afloat.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 4 -
Prudential is partnering with the American College of Financial Services to educate Black individuals on financial wellness.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 1 -
Employers are recognizing the need to address financial concerns with the right combination of benefits and advice.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 28 -
All employees can benefit from meeting-free afternoons and a more flexible approach to getting work done.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 26 -
Around 20% of the workforce is juggling unpaid caregiving responsibilities, potentially forcing them to set aside other financial resources and goals.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 25 -
Whether it's sharing a mental health challenge, or simply checking in, employers benefit when they open up.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 21