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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Our top stories of the week spotlight workplace cultures that are prioritizing happiness and cheer for employees.
December 2 -
More than half of employees are not happy with the holiday gift their employer offers. Here's how to do better this year.
December 1 -
Forty percent of employees have a tattoo, and changing perceptions and a more casual work environment are diminishing the taboo.
November 29 -
Don't leave your retirement savings to languish after a job loss. Here's how to protect your money and make wise financial decisions.
November 21 -
This week's top stories reveal where DEI efforts are falling short, and what employers can do to recalibrate.
November 18 -
Dr. LaToya Smith reveals how employers can identify troubling signs that employees are struggling with their mental health — and what they can do to help.
November 17 -
Black individuals are misdiagnosed for mental health disorders at higher rates, and receive lesser treatment than their white peers. What can be done to create more equitable support?
November 15 -
New research from Gusto reveals that workers are 40% less likely to leave in their first year when they're offered retirement benefits.
November 14 -
This week's top stories look at innovative treatments for anxiety and depression, and which countries have accomplished work-life balance.
November 11 -
Sixty-nine percent of veterans struggle to keep a job or are unemployed due to their mental health.
November 10
