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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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 -
Factors like paid leave policies, average hours worked and overall happiness play a role in which countries achieve the best work-life balance.
November 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.
November 7 -
Ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, this week's top stories tackle the issues that could impact your organization and your employees.
November 4 -
Political conversations don't need to be off limits at work. The SVP of 15Five shares his top tips for navigating challenging discussions.
November 3 -
Bjorn Reynolds, CEO of Safeguard Global, shares the considerations employers need to make to manage employees who want to work and live abroad.
November 2 -
U.S. News and World Report released their annual ranking of the best cities in the country for retirees.
November 1 -
This week's top stories address the impact inflation is having on employees, and the newest benefits that can help them alleviate their financial stress.
October 28 -
The upcoming midterm elections could further restrict reproductive rights and abortion access, leaving employers to fill in the gaps. Here's what you need to know.
October 27 -
Nearly 39 million people suffer from migraines, and the impact can have an outsize effect on an employee's performance and overall well-being.
October 25 -
What works — and what won't — when it comes to getting employees to engage with their benefits.
October 21 -
At this week's Reuters Total Health conference, experts share how they utilize employee surveys and wellness data to manage their workforce.
October 20 -
From micromanaging to outright hostility, these are the qualities people can't stand from their bosses that may drive them to quit.
October 19 -
In order to feel productive and accomplished at the end of the day, employees should attempt to reach a flow state, where they work without interruptions.
October 17
