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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As more states and cities implement pay transparency laws, it’s not the only step employers need to take to ensure workers are being paid fairly.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 24 -
A couple retiring this year will spend $315,000 on health and medical expenses throughout their retirement, according to Fidelity.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 23 -
New research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that 80% of retirees are comfortable that what they’ve saved will get them through their retirement years.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 16 -
Technology advancements and evolving employee benefits will change the way we work in the future.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 13 -
New grads are entering a promising job market — as long as they do their homework first.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 11 -
Risk for PTSD is 121% higher than pre-pandemic levels, leading to increased risk for other mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and substance use disorder.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 10 -
Finding a balance between personal and economic preferences can help you choose a retirement location that best fits your needs.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 9 -
In this week’s top stories, employers are faced with some important questions around how they will deal with changes to legislation.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 6 -
As employees struggle with their daily financial needs, retirement savings is taking a back seat.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 2 -
Employees have a lot on their plates — here’s how to help them manage their stress and strike a healthier balance in and out of work.
By Alyssa PlaceApril 29