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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The median white family reaches retirement with $188,200 saved, compared to $36,000 for Hispanics, and just $25,000 for Blacks.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 2 -
Employers may be missing the mark when it comes to fostering supportive work environments.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 28 -
Employees will lose 40% of their productivity before and during a divorce.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 27 -
Relaxing a workplace dress code is a no-cost way to make employees happy.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 26 -
Employers need to ensure their benefits are aligned with their efforts to support diversity and inclusion.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 21 -
From family illness to plumbing issues, remote employees reveal their excuses for shirking work.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 20 -
Finances are a huge source of stress for employees, but the right benefits and education can help.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 18 -
Stress and anxiety continue to impact daily life and performance at work.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 14 -
Ninety percent of Gen Z say they've experienced symptoms of anxiety or depression due to stress.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 13 -
During Alcohol Awareness Month, employers can be armed with resources that can lead employees toward recovery.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 10