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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Dr. Janet Choi shares why mental health support should be part of menopause care.
October 29 -
New Vanguard research finds workers with access to defined contribution plans are twice as likely to reach retirement goals.
October 21 -
A new study finds many Americans are risking their own retirement security and health to support family members — with Gen X workers most at risk.
October 14 -
Fewer than half of employers have a formal mental health communication plan — and even fewer keep it updated.
October 9 -
Workers are feeling more confident about their retirement plans — but that optimism may be misplaced.
October 7 -
Nearly half of women experience menopause during their careers, yet most workplaces don't have benefits that address the challenges it brings.
October 2 -
With savings gaps, financial anxiety and plans to work longer, half of Gen X employees feel unprepared for retirement.
September 30 -
From generational insights to AI-powered tools, benefit managers share their strategies for running a smooth and impactful open enrollment.
September 24 -
One in four Americans now juggle childcare and eldercare, often at the expense of retirement savings.
September 23 -
MetLife's Todd Katz outlines strategies for benefit managers to cut costs, boost engagement, and personalize benefits this enrollment season.
September 18 -
With only 29% of employees feeling hopeful about their financial future, benefit managers play a key role in supporting retirement readiness.
September 16 -
Health benefit costs are set to rise at the fastest pace in 15 years, but there are ways to control costs while supporting employees.
September 10 -
The Milliman 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index reveals that a 65-year-old couple may need up to $388,000 for medical expenses in retirement.
September 9 -
Working parents face barriers to breast feeding and pumping in the workplace, presenting challenges for benefit managers.
September 4 -
Top executives will be gathering for EBN's annual Benefits at Work conference to share their wisdom on benefits that move the needle.
September 3 -
Strategic back-to-school benefits can ease stress, improve engagement, and show employees you value their future.
August 28 -
The Best Place for Working Parents released a new survey tool to help employers mine data around their caregiving challenges and benefit needs.
August 26 -
From rising pharmacy spend to cancer care, 2026 healthcare costs pose new challenges, according to Business Group on Health's annual report.
August 21 -
Lyra Health's VP of workforce transformation shares how technology and AI is improving access and delivery of mental health benefits.
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