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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Employees are reporting the lowest levels of mental well-being since the start of the pandemic. Here’s how employers are responding with benefits and EAPs.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 19 -
Burnout was a major reason behind the expected employee turnover, according to a survey by Eagle Hill Consulting.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 18 -
The majority of employees say it’s difficult to find a good job or advance at their current position because of the pandemic.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 18 -
“Although it is becoming increasingly clear the world will get through this difficult time, it is also apparent that the future will not look like the past,” said Brighid Courtney, director of Wellable Labs.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 17 -
Which state was ranked the best place to retire? WalletHub rated the best states for retirement, based on affordability, quality of life and overall health.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 16 -
As more Americans get vaccinated, employers need to have a strategy in place for getting employees safely back to work.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 16 -
Office romance is on the rise and employees are becoming more brazen when it comes to expensing personal items during COVID-19.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 12 -
More than 2.1 million women have left the workforce completely since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 12 -
Virtual communication is becoming more hostile during the pandemic, as employees deal with stress and let their guard down online.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 11 -
EBN's January/February digital cover dives into the top issues facing employers in 2021.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 10