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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Health factors like life expectancy, average Medicare spend and the percentage of the population that's over 65 influenced this list of best states for retirement.
December 29 -
TouchTunes Unlimited drops a jukebox right into your break room, boosting workplace well-being and improving productivity.
December 28 -
Forty-one percent of employees regret not saving sooner for retirement. Getting them automatically enrolled in a 401(k) can help banish those doubts.
December 20 -
"This gift did not make me feel appreciated or valued by my employer." Employees share the gifts that made an impact on them around the holiday season.
December 19 -
This week's top stories reveal the benefits and perks employers will want to offer to create an enticing and supportive work environment.
December 16 -
"We talk a lot about flexibility becoming the new currency," says Claudine Hoverson, chief talent officer at financial services firm Synchrony.
December 13 -
This week's top stories address implicit and explicit discrimination that could negatively impact your organization's DEI efforts.
December 9 -
The benefits platform provides care coordinators to help families acquire a proper diagnosis, as well as other support and accommodations.
December 7 -
Pending retirement legislation would make participation in workplace retirement plans mandatory and automatic.
December 6 -
Our top stories of the week spotlight workplace cultures that are prioritizing happiness and cheer for employees.
December 2
