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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Because of the transitory nature of their lives, military spouses are often forced to put their careers on hold.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 4 -
Proponents of shorter weeks now point to studies showing a boost in employee productivity and well-being, prompting countries such as Ireland and Iceland to try them out.
By Saritha RaiOctober 4 -
Employers should review their background checks and drug testing policies to understand how to create a culture where people want to work.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 1 -
Learn how to arrange your at-home office space to prevent injuries down the line.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 30 -
Amid the great resignation, managers may be the ones responsible for pushing employees out the door.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 29 -
September is National Recovery Month. Our top stories highlight resources for employers to support employees struggling to overcome addictions.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 24 -
Women ranked the best companies to work for, based on factors like culture, representation and benefits.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 23 -
The COO of data solutions firm Validity discusses how his company is managing and enforcing a mandatory vaccine policy.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 21 -
A survey from DrugAbuse.com found that certain industries are more tolerant and forgiving than others toward employees who come to work incapacitated.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 20 -
Our top stories highlight the ways HR leaders are navigating what comes next in the world of work.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 17