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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New employees are missing out on networking and career building opportunities while joining new teams remotely.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 7 -
Addressing addiction through telehealth makes treatment affordable and accessible for those who need it most.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 7 -
The health and safety of your workforce must be top priority as COVID concerns continue.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 3 -
LinkedIn Learning’s most popular offerings will be online for free through October 15.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 1 -
Workers of all ages are grappling with age disrimination, but changes to your company’s learning and development strategies can level the playing field.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 31 -
If you want to get a good start to your week, getting a good night’s sleep and taking frequent breaks will set you up for success.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 30 -
Employers can turn to affordable care options to help their workers struggling with poor mental health.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 27 -
The new platform, called Headspace Health, will provide accessible mental health support to more than 100 million people worldwide.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 25 -
Stress, anxiety and feelings of negativity are on the rise as employees grapple with the uncertainties of the pandemic.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 24 -
These locations boast a low cost of living, affordable housing prices and good WiFi access.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 23 -
Older employees should be given the same reskilling and upskilling training as younger workers to help them stay in the workforce and continue their career growth.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 16 -
A new slate of benefits is supporting women through the challenges of balancing work and personal life.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 13 -
Employees are afraid they will have too much work piled up or even get fired if they take their PTO.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 11 -
Employees are frequently distracted by social media, household chores and interactions with coworkers.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 9 -
Gender equality and financial security for women are top priority for the organizations featured in our top stories from the week.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 6 -
Employees are using COVID as a catalyst to explore their priorities and find jobs that line up with what they want from life.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 4 -
Careers in HR, IT and these other industries have seen massive growth as employers adopt a hybrid approach.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 3 -
Employers may be favoring in-person employees with more development and networking opportunities.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 2 -
COVID-fueled stress, burnout and uncertainty are putting employees in an anxious and combative state.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 30 -
If you want your employees to utilize their benefits, make paying for perks as simple as a swipe.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 29




















