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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Employees want to feel empowered to be their best. Here’s how these top companies are updating their culture and benefits to support them.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 10 -
Paid time off can be an attraction and retention tool, but no one policy is best, says an expert from HR consultancy Segal.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 9 -
A third of U.S. job postings specifically highlight LGBTQ inclusivity as a draw for their company, according to job search platform Adzuna.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 8 -
The insurance company partnered with mental health platform Spring Health on a new suite of employee benefits that address health and well-being.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 7 -
Seventy-four percent of plan participants would contribute more to their retirement fund if their plans had a more value-based approach, Schroders found.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 6 -
In this week’s top stories, employers are getting ready for summer, hosting company-wide vacations and welcoming a new intern class.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 3 -
A recruiter shares her top tips for presenting a resume that will get noticed, and the things job seekers should avoid.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 2 -
As employers navigate the Great Resignation, summer interns can be the answer to filling these talent gaps.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 1 -
In an effort to keep up with retirement goals, many Americans are foregoing short-term spending.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 31 -
Nine out of ten people struggle to fall asleep each night, which can lead to bad health outcomes and poor work productivity.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 25