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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While 98% of companies offer diversity initiatives, training cannot be the only tool in a company’s arsenal to combat bias in the workplace.
June 17 -
Working mothers are bearing the brunt of the disruptions caused by coronavirus. Without individualized workplace support, they’re at risk of falling behind professionally.
June 15 -
“I didn't want to have to work my way up. I wanted to start at the top,” says Aida Swanson, one of Employee Benefit Adviser’s Top Women in Benefit Advising for 2020.
June 11 -
Our Top Women in Benefit Advising for 2020 are making their mark on the industry with their ambition, innovation and leadership.
June 9 -
The annual Top Women in Benefit Advising list showcases a diverse group of professionals making a difference in the benefits industry.
June 8 -
Machine learning will help companies hire more efficiently and safely as they begin to look toward the future post-pandemic.
May 26 -
Deadline extended: Who will join the ranks of the Top Women in Benefit Advising? The deadline to nominate an outstanding adviser elevating the status of women in the industry is Monday, June 1.
May 19 -
The pandemic is an opportunity for companies to adjust their communication strategies and business values to connect with employees.
May 18 -
Providing nutritious food options for employees lowers healthcare costs and drives productivity and engagement.
May 12 -
Now is a time for HR managers to reassess healthcare plans and make important changes, health insurance expert says.
May 5
