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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“After my husband died, I couldn’t even tie my shoes,” says Emma Payne, founder of Grief Coach. “The fact that I was expected to go back to work was unthinkable.”
April 27 -
Now is an “opportunity to advance the conversation around mental health and well-being,” says Aetna’s head of behavioral health.
April 23 -
Managers can project gratitude and resilience using positive psychology methods, which will help employees weather the challenges of coronavirus and other workplace adjustments.
April 8 -
Without the ability to catch early signs of burnout, employers may miss important cues as workers struggle with anxiety and stress.
April 3 -
An integrated healthcare model can treat behavioral health issues more holistically than relying on add-on benefits.
April 1 -
Employers are seeing a spike in demand for EAPs and behavioral health workplace benefits.
March 24 -
Artificial intelligence can ease the stress of picking benefits and provide personalized options for a diverse workplace.
March 18 -
Seeking emotional support is crucial during times of uncertainty, especially for those struggling with anxiety disorders.
March 13 -
Establishing a plan and communicating it clearly is essential to transitioning employees to remote work.
March 11 -
An effective benefits strategy should use tech to communicate and offer options for all employees.
March 3
