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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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 -
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 -
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.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 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?
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 15 -
New research from Gusto reveals that workers are 40% less likely to leave in their first year when they're offered retirement benefits.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 14 -
This week's top stories look at innovative treatments for anxiety and depression, and which countries have accomplished work-life balance.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 11 -
Sixty-nine percent of veterans struggle to keep a job or are unemployed due to their mental health.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 10 -
Factors like paid leave policies, average hours worked and overall happiness play a role in which countries achieve the best work-life balance.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 8 -
New research from Schwab Retirement Plan Services reveals how Gen Z and millennials are approaching their retirement planning — with personalized advice and even cryptocurrency investing.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 7 -
Ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, this week's top stories tackle the issues that could impact your organization and your employees.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 4




















