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 struggle with feelings of depression, anxiety and a loss of identity once they drop their kids off at college.
September 6 -
Experts from Prudential, Optavise and more share how employers and employees can save money by avoiding confusion around healthcare decisions.
September 1 -
Raising the retirement age is once again up for debate. Is this the answer to a financially secure retirement?
August 31 -
The company has used the year to experiment with new programs and initiatives focused on bringing employees together.
August 30 -
Five days of extra PTO allowed Cinthia Shields to help her daughter care for newborn twins after a challenging birth.
August 28 -
On-site child care, flexible benefits and mental health support are all useful tools for working parents and their kids.
August 25 -
When employers address health and well-being, financial stability follows.
August 22 -
The CHRO of Care.com shares the policies and benefits that help parents navigate a new season.
August 21 -
Employees want support for themselves and their children with the benefits their workplace offers.
August 18 -
Digital substance use management platform Pelago is expanding their services to address drug and alcohol addiction in teens.
August 17 -
Bankrate looked at cost of living and health metrics to determine the best states for retirement.
August 15 -
As technology continues to rapidly change, help employees feel empowered and not afraid to use it.
August 11 -
Bank of America's recent data found that retirement account balances have increased almost 10% from the end of 2022.
August 10 -
Employees often struggle to understand workplace and industry-specific terms and acronyms.
August 8 -
Today's leaders need to strike the right balance when supporting employees and keeping their businesses afloat.
August 4 -
Prudential is partnering with the American College of Financial Services to educate Black individuals on financial wellness.
August 1 -
Employers are recognizing the need to address financial concerns with the right combination of benefits and advice.
July 28 -
All employees can benefit from meeting-free afternoons and a more flexible approach to getting work done.
July 26 -
Around 20% of the workforce is juggling unpaid caregiving responsibilities, potentially forcing them to set aside other financial resources and goals.
July 25 -
Whether it's sharing a mental health challenge, or simply checking in, employers benefit when they open up.
July 21
