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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Employees are rejecting outdated workplace norms in favor of comfort when it comes to their clothing at work.
October 25 -
Virtual care platform Equip provides patients with a five-person care team and support for the entire family with eating disorder recovery.
October 18 -
Emerging trends in mental health care are redefining how people are prioritizing their well-being and treating more serious mental health conditions.
October 17 -
HR leaders need to be prepared to manage loud laborers, bad bosses and a population of workers who still need support.
October 13 -
Bragging about work in a vocal way can be frustrating for employees who get their work done without fanfare.
October 10 -
Workplace expert Laura Putnam explains how employees can benefit from "water cooler talk" in the workplace.
October 3 -
Employees are still struggling with their financial obligations, and less than half feel good about their financial situation.
October 3 -
The VP of total rewards at SAP reveals her approach to building benefits — and how advisers can play a pivotal role.
September 29 -
Leaders who learn about themselves first can better serve the people who work for them. Here's how these professionals figured it out.
September 29 -
Comparably surveyed employees to determine which organizations offer the most competitive and appealing workplace benefits.
September 28 -
Gary Cooper shares his tips for rejecting workaholic habits and investing in yourself first.
September 27 -
Caring for her own son has driven this tech innovator to support family caregivers with their own mental health and well-being.
September 26 -
Despite age and diversity differences, these organizations are working to make all employees happy at work.
September 22 -
Taking time to rest and recharge is one way employees can stay focused on combating childhood hunger and poverty.
September 20 -
Seventy percent of employees say financial challenges like debt and caregiving impact their ability to save long-term.
September 19 -
PTO policies, better working conditions for nurses and a new approach to healthcare costs can improve health outcomes for all.
September 15 -
Don't create an unhealthy work environment for your employees, like these now-notorious bosses. Here's how to behave better and lead with kindness first.
September 14 -
Focusing on career development for frontline employees is vital to the beverage company's success.
September 14 -
Get to know the HR leaders, tech innovators and benefit advisers who went above and beyond in 2023 to support employees and clients.
September 12 -
Employees are still keeping their eye out for opportunities for career growth and better pay.
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