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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This week's top stories reveal the benefits and perks employers will want to offer to create an enticing and supportive work environment.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 16 -
"We talk a lot about flexibility becoming the new currency," says Claudine Hoverson, chief talent officer at financial services firm Synchrony.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 13 -
This week's top stories address implicit and explicit discrimination that could negatively impact your organization's DEI efforts.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 9 -
The benefits platform provides care coordinators to help families acquire a proper diagnosis, as well as other support and accommodations.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 7 -
Pending retirement legislation would make participation in workplace retirement plans mandatory and automatic.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 6 -
Our top stories of the week spotlight workplace cultures that are prioritizing happiness and cheer for employees.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 2 -
More than half of employees are not happy with the holiday gift their employer offers. Here's how to do better this year.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 1 -
Forty percent of employees have a tattoo, and changing perceptions and a more casual work environment are diminishing the taboo.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 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.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 21 -
This week's top stories reveal where DEI efforts are falling short, and what employers can do to recalibrate.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 18