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 the most in-demand careers and ways to help women get ahead in the workplace.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 15 -
Younger employees need to look beyond their salary for financial wellness benefits that will get them on the right track.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 13 -
HR leaders are struggling to do it all, especially when it comes to supporting employee mental health. A good benefits partnership could help ease the strain for everyone.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 12 -
This week’s top stories share how employers are considering their workers’ families when offering benefits and support.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 8 -
Only 4.4% of adults have ADHD, yet the diagnosis can be damaging to their career prospects and performance at work.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 7 -
Benefit providers that support women’s and family health tell Employee Benefit News what the Roe v. Wade ruling means for their business, and how they plan to support their employees and clients.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 6 -
The professional services firm is teaching employees’ children about the importance of building a solid financial foundation at a young age.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 5 -
This week’s top stories reveal healthcare hurdles and pitfalls that are impacting your employees — and what you can do about it.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 1 -
Employers face an uncertain future when it comes to offering travel stipends and abortion care after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving legal decisions up to the states.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 29 -
New benefits that address mental health, fertility, a cancer diagnosis and other needs are helping employees take control of their health and wellness.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 28