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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As employers and employees embrace hybrid work, they should watch out for issues that will prevent some employees from being successful.
June 7 -
LGBTQ employees want better benefits and workplaces where they can feel safe from online harassment.
June 4 -
“This past year definitely changed my perspective as an HR leader,” says Dionna Smith, head of DEI at Thumbtack.
June 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.
June 2 -
Sixty-four percent of employees will leave a job within a year due to a bad onboarding experience.
June 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.
June 1 -
To attract younger employees and underrepresented groups, employers are expanding their benefits and recruiting practices.
May 28 -
An applicant’s criminal history shouldn’t be a barrier to finding qualified, enthusiastic talent.
May 27 -
The best states have low unemployment rates and high average salaries, allowing millennials to stretch their paychecks and live comfortably.
May 26 -
Employees are concerned that they cannot afford necessary care and are confused about what their health plans cover.
May 25 -
It may be beneficial for managers to share their own mental health challenges to get closer to their teams, says Gail Golden, an organizational psychologist.
May 24 -
Employees are struggling with the reality that they may have to return to the office sooner rather than later.
May 21 -
Stress, anxiety and depression levels are ramping back up after slight improvements earlier in the year.
May 20 -
Workplace experts share their top advice and insight into how employers can address the poor mental health of their workforce.
May 18 -
Black employees don’t feel seen when it comes to sharing their mental health challenges in the workplace.
May 17 -
Men are struggling to connect with their coworkers and communicate effectively while working from home.
May 14 -
Employers have committed to diversity and inclusion efforts, yet are falling short in supporting marginalized employees who are struggling during the pandemic.
May 14 -
Virtual apps make mental health care affordable and accessible for employees dealing with elevated levels of stress and anxiety.
May 13 -
Women, working mothers and caregivers are buckling under the pressures of home and work responsibilities during COVID-19.
May 11 -
Emotional and physical wellness is a top-priority during COVID for the human resources director of First Carolina Bank.
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