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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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 -
Employers and employees can both benefit when retirees return to work, as long as both sides keep an open mind around the experience.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 24 -
As new grads enter the workforce, they're being vocal about what they expect from employers.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 21 -
HR leaders share how to use Juneteenth as a catalyst for long-term change around diversity and inclusion at work.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 19 -
The most effective well-being strategies consider both DEI and mental health.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 17 -
Returning to the office is hurting employers, but too much flexibility has its downsides, too.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 14