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.
-
“The urgency has never been greater than it is now to provide holistic mental health services,” says Joe Grasso, clinical director of partnerships at Lyra Health.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 4 -
Unconscious bias can impact an organization’s hiring practices and overall company culture — and unfair habits may be intensifying under the isolation of quarantine.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 2 -
“I’m on track in saving for retirement because from a young age I learned these things,” says Adviser of the Year winner Julie Yusko. “I hope my experience can help others be in the best position so that we have fewer people who are approaching retirement age and wondering how they're ever going to retire.”
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 26 -
One out of four women said they may downshift their careers or leave the workforce entirely, threatening decades of career progress for female employees.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 21 -
Burnout costs employers up to $190 billion per year in healthcare costs. As rates continue to rise, employers need to consider how to support their struggling employees.
By Alyssa PlaceOctober 8 -
Employee mental and cognitive health has deteriorated since the start of COVID-19, but managers can intervene by taking some important steps.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 29 -
Take advantage of the ‘white space of COVID-19,’ to carve out an intentional career path, one career coach says.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 22 -
Let go of what’s out of your control to be more productive and positive during COVID.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 17 -
“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.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 9 -
As employers grapple with creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces, bringing awareness to how microaggressions ostracize their employees is a critical step.
By Alyssa PlaceSeptember 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.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 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.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 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.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 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.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 5 -
The pandemic has challenged employers to identify their core values and mission to keep employees engaged.
By Alyssa PlaceAugust 4 -
Employers should take these accommodations into account when helping staff set up a remote work environment.
By Alyssa PlaceJuly 9 -
Accepting LGBTQ+ employees means making significant and long lasting changes to your workplace culture and policies.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 30 -
Employees are cautious about discussing their mental health at work, but addressing these challenges can improve outcomes and lower healthcare costs.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 23 -
While 98% of companies offer diversity initiatives, training cannot be the only tool in a company’s arsenal to combat bias in the workplace.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 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.
By Alyssa PlaceJune 15




















