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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“This isn't just an issue for women. It's an issue for families, and it's an issue for the government and economies because it drives GDP,” says Jennifer Reynolds, a former investment banker and CEO of Toronto Finance International.
September 9 -
As employers grapple with creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces, bringing awareness to how microaggressions ostracize their employees is a critical step.
September 2 -
While it’s tempting to want to return to normal at work, employers must continue to show compassion and empathy if they hope to be successful during COVID-19 and beyond.
August 19 -
A person will die by suicide every 20 seconds this year. Employers can be on the front lines to offer a lifeline to struggling employees.
August 12 -
While remote work has presented challenges to productivity and mental health, there are ways to improve your workspace and routines to feel more focused.
August 11 -
Breather, a private workspace provider, offers employees a chance to take a break from their home offices, and a safer alternative to returning to work full time.
August 5 -
The pandemic has challenged employers to identify their core values and mission to keep employees engaged.
August 4 -
Employers should take these accommodations into account when helping staff set up a remote work environment.
July 9 -
Accepting LGBTQ+ employees means making significant and long lasting changes to your workplace culture and policies.
June 30 -
Employees are cautious about discussing their mental health at work, but addressing these challenges can improve outcomes and lower healthcare costs.
June 23
