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 this week highlight the challenges working parents are facing, and how employers can help.
June 17 -
The SVP of people at family benefits provider Maven shares how he’s supporting working parents and helping dads fix a “broken system.”
June 16 -
The hospitality industry has had a 200% turnover rate during COVID. Revamping benefits and hiring faster can help employers retain their talent.
June 15 -
Employees who head into retirement don’t always like what’s waiting for them on the other side. Here’s how one former CEO “un-retired” after three years away from the workforce.
June 14 -
Until employers rethink their policies and benefits, the challenges of the Great Resignation on businesses and employee well-being will persist.
June 13 -
Employees want to feel empowered to be their best. Here’s how these top companies are updating their culture and benefits to support them.
June 10 -
Paid time off can be an attraction and retention tool, but no one policy is best, says an expert from HR consultancy Segal.
June 9 -
A third of U.S. job postings specifically highlight LGBTQ inclusivity as a draw for their company, according to job search platform Adzuna.
June 8 -
The insurance company partnered with mental health platform Spring Health on a new suite of employee benefits that address health and well-being.
June 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.
June 6 -
In this week’s top stories, employers are getting ready for summer, hosting company-wide vacations and welcoming a new intern class.
June 3 -
A recruiter shares her top tips for presenting a resume that will get noticed, and the things job seekers should avoid.
June 2 -
As employers navigate the Great Resignation, summer interns can be the answer to filling these talent gaps.
June 1 -
In an effort to keep up with retirement goals, many Americans are foregoing short-term spending.
May 31 -
Nine out of ten people struggle to fall asleep each night, which can lead to bad health outcomes and poor work productivity.
May 25 -
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.
May 24 -
A couple retiring this year will spend $315,000 on health and medical expenses throughout their retirement, according to Fidelity.
May 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.
May 16 -
Technology advancements and evolving employee benefits will change the way we work in the future.
May 13 -
New grads are entering a promising job market — as long as they do their homework first.
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