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.
-
Our top stories of the week reveal the most in-demand companies and jobs employees are flocking to, and why job interviews may be a thing of the past.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 13 -
Employers can turn to their benefits if boosting salaries isn't in the picture amid high inflation and rising costs.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 9 -
Our top stories of the week reveal a few useful ways to start the year off on the right foot.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 6 -
The company finds innovative and organized ways to help employees feel connected, no matter their work arrangements.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 4 -
"If you send me an email at 9 p.m. tonight, there's a 100% chance I'm not going to respond to it," says Matthew Owenby, Aflac's CHRO.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 3 -
Our top stories of 2022 reveal the most in-demand benefits that made work worth it.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 30 -
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.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 29 -
TouchTunes Unlimited drops a jukebox right into your break room, boosting workplace well-being and improving productivity.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 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.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 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.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 19