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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Making sure all employees take advantage of parental leave can level the playing field in the workplace and shift the burden off of women.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 17 -
Employers and employees don't agree on what a return-to-normal looks like in a post-COVID world. But to move forward with success, they must see eye-to-eye.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 17 -
These states boast a healthy economy and many available job opportunities.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 16 -
Older employees feel they're being snubbed when it comes to the recruitment and hiring process.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 16 -
Sixty-nine percent of working mothers plan to remain out of work to care for their children, according to a survey by TopResume.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 15 -
New perks and benefit programs show that employers are investing in their employees to help them succeed in and out of the workplace.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 11 -
Employers should be thinking more strategically about how their benefit offerings can integrate with each other to maximize the employee experience.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 10 -
Managers need to learn better ways to set and prioritize their goals in order to oversee employees and work effectively.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 9 -
Eight-six percent of Gen Z employees say they have experienced sexual harassment, LGBTQ discrimination and other abuses in the virtual workplace.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 8 -
Employers must consider the ways interns can contribute to the needs of their organizations in the future, in order to maximize the investments they are making now.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 7 -
As employers and employees embrace hybrid work, they should watch out for issues that will prevent some employees from being successful.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 7 -
LGBTQ employees want better benefits and workplaces where they can feel safe from online harassment.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 4 -
“This past year definitely changed my perspective as an HR leader,” says Dionna Smith, head of DEI at Thumbtack.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 3 -
Half of SAP’s employees say they will go into the office just once or twice a week. Only 6% want to return full time.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 2 -
Sixty-four percent of employees will leave a job within a year due to a bad onboarding experience.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 2 -
Mental health is in a free-fall for younger employees. An expert from The Standard shares what employers must do to help their workforce through these challenges.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 1 -
To attract younger employees and underrepresented groups, employers are expanding their benefits and recruiting practices.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 28 -
An applicant’s criminal history shouldn’t be a barrier to finding qualified, enthusiastic talent.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 27 -
The best states have low unemployment rates and high average salaries, allowing millennials to stretch their paychecks and live comfortably.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 26 -
Employees are concerned that they cannot afford necessary care and are confused about what their health plans cover.
By Alyssa PlaceMay 25




















