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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Women lag behind men when it comes to their retirement savings, and they’ll need those funds for a longer period of time. TIAA Institute’s managing director shares what employers — and the government — can do to help.
July 25 -
Our top stories reveal how HR leaders are staying energized when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent.
July 22 -
With employees working remotely, managing leave has become complex and time consuming, but the right tools can help HR leaders focus on people, instead of policy.
July 21 -
More than a third of adults are obese, leading to $173 billion in healthcare spending and $500 billion in workplace costs.
July 20 -
Original research by EBN's parent company, Arizent, shines a light on the many motivations driving employees to walk out the door. The good news? There are plenty of ways to make them want to stay.
July 19 -
Our top stories of the week spotlight the most in-demand careers and ways to help women get ahead in the workplace.
July 15 -
Younger employees need to look beyond their salary for financial wellness benefits that will get them on the right track.
July 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.
July 12 -
This week’s top stories share how employers are considering their workers’ families when offering benefits and support.
July 8 -
Only 4.4% of adults have ADHD, yet the diagnosis can be damaging to their career prospects and performance at work.
July 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.
July 6 -
The professional services firm is teaching employees’ children about the importance of building a solid financial foundation at a young age.
July 5 -
This week’s top stories reveal healthcare hurdles and pitfalls that are impacting your employees — and what you can do about it.
July 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.
June 29 -
New benefits that address mental health, fertility, a cancer diagnosis and other needs are helping employees take control of their health and wellness.
June 28 -
Employees are after more than just generous compensation from a new job. Asking the right questions during the interview process can help you discover what they really want.
June 27 -
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision, employees may increasingly turn to employers for support and guidance in accessing care.
June 24 -
Inflation and stock market volatility are impacting employee confidence around retirement, but employees don't always need to react to get through challenging financial times.
June 23 -
Are you or someone you work with going above and beyond in the HR and advising space this year? We’re getting ready to spotlight some amazing individuals for our annual Excellence in Benefits Awards.
June 22 -
Black job seekers are finding new opportunities and career resources through a partnership with CareerBuilder and the Black Information Network, a Black-led news network.
June 22
