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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A therapist discusses the impact post-COVID anxiety is having on your employees.
October 28 -
Experts and HR pros share what resources work best in supporting their caregivers.
October 28 -
Employees miss the benefits of traveling for work and look forward to a return to pre-COVID norms.
October 26 -
PTO cash out program Sorbet is helping employers and employees find a balance between taking vacation and using their time off for perks.
October 25 -
Technology can help support your workforce with their health and well-being.
October 22 -
Locales in Florida top the ten best cities for retirement, for their affordability and access to quality healthcare.
October 19 -
Employees are struggling to process the trauma of COVID-19, and it’s impacting their performance at work.
October 18 -
Employees with disabilities are an untapped population that can help your company grow and succeed.
October 15 -
With shocking increases in pediatric anxiety and depression during COVID, virtual mental health care platforms are filling in the gaps for parents and kids at a breaking point.
October 13 -
People with disabilities have talent that can help your organization excel, but they’re overlooked and excluded during the recruiting process.
October 12 -
The SHRM Foundation’s Elizabeth Kohm discusses the benefits to hiring people with criminal records.
October 12 -
Benefits like earned wage access and tuition reimbursement are ways to help your employees get their financial lives in order.
October 8 -
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, experts and HR execs shared what works when it comes to supporting the well-being of their workforce.
October 8 -
Despite vocal promises to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace, discrimination is still rampant and employers aren’t doing enough to advance their efforts.
October 5 -
Because of the transitory nature of their lives, military spouses are often forced to put their careers on hold.
October 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.
October 4 -
Employers should review their background checks and drug testing policies to understand how to create a culture where people want to work.
October 1 -
Learn how to arrange your at-home office space to prevent injuries down the line.
September 30 -
Amid the great resignation, managers may be the ones responsible for pushing employees out the door.
September 29 -
September is National Recovery Month. Our top stories highlight resources for employers to support employees struggling to overcome addictions.
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