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 eager for wellness benefits that support them with mental health, stress management and other pandemic-caused challenges.
February 8 -
Employers have big plans to recruit more workers in 2021. But deciding where they’ll work is the most recent workplace debate.
February 5 -
Currently, less than 8% of the American population has been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
February 4 -
Providing employees with options for both remote and in-person work arrangements will shape the future workplace.
February 4 -
Holiday stress, political uncertainty and COVID-related financial challenges all contributed to the decrease in employee well-being at the end of 2020.
February 2 -
Almost half of employees plan to look for a new job this year and 82% of employers plan to make new hires, according to Monster’s most recent job report.
February 1 -
With employees embracing remote work for the long-term, organizations are launching new benefits and programs to address the specific needs of their workforce.
January 29 -
Just 32% of employees report feeling satisfied with their jobs amid COVID. That’s a decline from 57% before the pandemic, according to research firm The Martec Group.
January 29 -
Our top stories from January look at predictions for the workplace this year and how employers plan to tackle COVID-19 vaccinations.
January 28 -
Employers are recognizing that a hybrid work model will keep employees happy and productive during the pandemic and beyond.
January 27 -
Employers should be looking for full-scope solutions to support employee well-being, says Goodpath CEO Bill Gianoukos.
January 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.
January 25 -
Vaccine management company VaxAtlas launched a COVID platform to help employers track workforce vaccination rates, while simplifying the process for employees.
January 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.
January 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.
January 21 -
“Creating a healthier and safer environment will be a differentiator for staff retention and recruiting,” says Vimal Kapur, president of Honeywell Building Technologies.
January 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.
January 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.
January 19 -
Our Rising Star Awards nomination deadline has been extended. And don’t miss these top workplace benefit stories from EBN’s editorial team.
January 15 -
A new survey by payroll services company Paychex found that 20% of employees have a worse relationship with their manager since the start of the pandemic, and one-third of employees communicate with their manager less than when they were working in-person.
January 13
