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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With almost half of the workforce struggling with drug and alcohol misuse, employers need to be sensitive and think outside the box this season.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 1 -
Nearly three-quarters of hiring managers say they want applicants to include their vaccination status on their resume.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 30 -
Nearly a third of Americans are still unvaccinated, and it’s getting harder and harder to convince them to get the shots.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 22 -
Without a federal paid leave policy, employers need to fill in the gaps to support employees and their families.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 19 -
As employers and employees look ahead, flexibility and a continued reliance on technology will define work in 2022.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 18 -
Project Juno provides military spouses with a new or similar job in their new location within 48 hours.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 15 -
Employees are looking for the next best thing when it comes to work. How can you stand out from the crowd?
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 12 -
Veterans need more education and guidance when it comes to navigating benefits and life outside of service.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 11 -
Team building activities can help restore a sense of connection and belonging that many employees have lost during the pandemic.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 9 -
Offering boosted benefits doesn’t mean employees will use them. A Jellyvision executive shares tips on getting your workforce to utilize ancillary benefits and reduce ballooning costs.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 8