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 the ways HR leaders are navigating what comes next in the world of work.
September 17 -
Credit unions expanded perks and benefits for workers whose personal lives and jobs were rocked by the pandemic. The added costs are bearable and will be necessary to keep employees over the long term, executives say.
September 16 -
Employees turning to drugs and alcohol to cope during COVID are bringing their addictions into the workplace.
September 16 -
A shorter workweek boosts employee productivity and can impact a person’s mental health and wellness.
September 14 -
Excellence in advising: How this HUB benefits broker stretched her communication skills during COVID “The fire is on right now to say, ‘Why can’t I do that?’” says Marilyn Espinosa, vice president of employee benefits at HUB International.
September 13 -
From more mental health support to career building opportunities, employees are speaking up about what matters most.
September 10 -
“We need to challenge the idea that everyone should or does drink alcohol,” said Alexandria Walker, co-founder of Bee Sober, at the Society of Human Resources 2021 annual conference.
September 9 -
New employees are missing out on networking and career building opportunities while joining new teams remotely.
September 7 -
Addressing addiction through telehealth makes treatment affordable and accessible for those who need it most.
September 7 -
The health and safety of your workforce must be top priority as COVID concerns continue.
September 3
