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 highlight changes and innovations to traditional healthcare offerings, like culturally competent coverage, and financial reimbursement for abortion services.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 21 -
CallRail’s VP of talent and culture shares what their company is doing to make sure working parents feel supported both in and out of the workplace.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 20 -
Employees of color often avoid care because of mistrust and poor treatment. This telehealth platform is hoping to bring better support to those who need it most.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 18 -
Look to companies who are pushing the boundaries of what work can be to make your employees happier and more productive this year.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 14 -
Make these small tweaks to see improvements in your posture while working from home.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 13 -
It’s time to say goodbye to work arrangements that don’t work for your employees.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 11 -
From menstrual equity, bereavement policies and language learning lessons, employers are expanding the definition of empathy in the workplace.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 7 -
Egg freezing is one option for women to delay pregnancy until they are financially and personally ready.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 4 -
Employees miss the in-person interactions with coworkers and managers that have fallen by the wayside in the virtual world.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 3 -
Mental health challenges aren’t going away in 2022. Here’s how your company can prepare for what’s ahead.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 28