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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Morgan Stanley at Work found that 66% of employees have scaled back retirement savings because of financial concerns.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 13 -
From tech tools to unlimited PTO policies, here's how employers are prioritizing mental health at work.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 9 -
The Evernorth Research Institute found that rates of postpartum depression increased more than 30% during the pandemic.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 7 -
As more organizations implement salary transparency policies, managers are left navigating difficult conversations that could lead to resignations.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 5 -
Top organizations are establishing mentorship programs to connect employees with opportunities for growth and connection.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 2 -
As the class of 2023 enters the workforce, the right onboarding techniques can get them up to speed.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 1 -
A new mentorship program from Tent is committed to helping refugee women prepare for the job hunt.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 31 -
Perks like free lunch or offering mentorship opportunities can help make the office more appealing to employees.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 26 -
Kindness toward a boss is a greater predictor of happiness than income and other relationships at work, according to Kindness.org.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 26 -
Younger employees feel they're missing out on career opportunities while continuing to work remotely.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 23