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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Our top stories from January look at predictions for the workplace this year and how employers plan to tackle COVID-19 vaccinations.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 28 -
Employers are recognizing that a hybrid work model will keep employees happy and productive during the pandemic and beyond.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 27 -
Employers should be looking for full-scope solutions to support employee well-being, says Goodpath CEO Bill Gianoukos.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 25 -
The one-year mark since coronavirus engulfed the U.S. is here. Employers and employees are continuing to adapt to remote work while contemplating their plans for a return to the office.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 25 -
Vaccine management company VaxAtlas launched a COVID platform to help employers track workforce vaccination rates, while simplifying the process for employees.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 25 -
As employees struggle with their finances during COVID, employers like PwC and Noodles & Company are offering new solutions. Read more of our top stories from this week.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 22 -
“This is the decade of the working family,” says Cleo CEO SarahJane Sacchetti. Benefits that support mental health and special needs will be a top priority in 2021.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 21 -
“Creating a healthier and safer environment will be a differentiator for staff retention and recruiting,” says Vimal Kapur, president of Honeywell Building Technologies.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 21 -
TeamFlow lets workers create a virtual floor plan of their office space, and move around within their pod. Employees can pick up on conversations and communicate easily, mimicking the feeling of walking around a physical workplace.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 20 -
Fertility and family planning services have seen a surge during COVID, says Peter Nieves, chief operating officer of WINFertility. Employees are planning ahead and utilizing these benefits before it’s too late.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 19