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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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.
May 10 -
Finding a balance between personal and economic preferences can help you choose a retirement location that best fits your needs.
May 9 -
In this week’s top stories, employers are faced with some important questions around how they will deal with changes to legislation.
May 6 -
As employees struggle with their daily financial needs, retirement savings is taking a back seat.
May 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.
April 29 -
Naomi Allen, founder and CEO of behavioral healthcare platform, Brightline, shares an update on pediatric mental health and the support employees need for their kids.
April 28 -
Caring for two generations left these caregivers feeling stuck and isolated — they share what helped them find the support they needed.
April 26 -
Employees are choosing to live in the now, rather than save for their long-term goals.
April 25 -
Our top stories of the week explore how employers are retaining workers, through salary increases, stay interviews and flexible work policies.
April 22 -
The bank’s flexible work policies are helping employees prioritize their own mental health and well-being, along with a slate of benefits and programs.
April 21 -
A raise can improve an employee’s financial situation considerably — and it doesn’t take much to make a difference.
April 19 -
Frontline employees can access free college courses that can be used toward an advanced degree.
April 14 -
New parents are seeking safe and supportive accommodations when it comes to breastfeeding and pumping in public.
April 12 -
Employees are still feeling unstable when it comes to their ability to manage their finances and plan for the future.
April 11 -
Our top stories spotlight the support and benefits available for employees who are struggling with health and wellness challenges.
April 8 -
Employees are easily sidetracked by these common distractions. Which one made the top of the list?
April 6 -
For people who tapped into their retirement accounts during COVID to manage financial strain, a certified financial planner shares a few ways to get back on track as quickly as possible.
April 5 -
Employers are experimenting with internal job fairs, a new definition of flexibility and more in our top stories from this week.
April 1 -
To educate and empower parents, Maro Parents offers education and a roadmap for discussing challenging issues impacting kids today.
March 31 -
Almost all employees would stay at a company longer if they were given opportunities to learn and grow. This platform is giving employers a solution.
March 29
