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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Data from Bank of America found employees increased their 401(k) contribution rates in 2024. The right benefits will help advance that trend.
By Alyssa PlaceMarch 4 -
While 87% of employers are putting an RTO strategy in place this year, employees and job candidates are looking for any way out.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 11 -
A record number of employees will skip work on Monday after celebrating the Super Bowl.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 10 -
Employees have lied about their qualifications and even their race and disability status in order to land a job.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 5 -
The majority of employees are constantly stressed about money, which impacts their productivity and mental health.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 30 -
Employees are frustrated by RTO mandates, a lack of advancement opportunities and poor leadership.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 28 -
In EBN's first digital magazine of 2025, employers are ready to help employees stick to their resolutions around health and well-being.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 23 -
A lack of salary transparency and overly drawn-out interviews are turning employees away during the job search.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 21 -
Almost half of women say they will outlive their retirement savings, compared to 38% of men.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 16 -
Corporations are donating funds toward relief efforts in the wake of the southern California wildfires.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 15