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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Lyra Health's VP of workforce transformation shares how technology and AI is improving access and delivery of mental health benefits.
August 20 -
Only a third of employees feel optimistic about their finances, a sharp decline from 60% in 2024.
August 19 -
Less than a quarter of workers actually feel refreshed after returning from vacation.
August 14 -
There are free and low-cost ways to address persistent stress within the workforce.
August 13 -
A quarter of workers have no friends at work, but the right approach to benefits and culture can help foster connection.
August 12 -
Amid heightened political and social divides, cultivating a civil and respectful workplace is still possible — and necessary to business success.
August 7 -
New research highlights a growing disconnect between employee mental health needs and organizational support.
August 6 -
Employees aren't saving enough for retirement or for the costs associated with healthcare and caregiving needs.
August 4 -
Flexibility and quality are essential elements of a child care program that will boost ROI for organizations.
July 30 -
More than a third of employees plans to postpone their retirement. What can benefit managers do to ease this transition?
July 29
