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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The company also expanded benefits to include a variety of family planning options, from fertility treatments to adoption and surrogacy.
By Alyssa PlaceFebruary 4 -
Digital platform SilverCloud Health is making treatment more accessible for millions struggling with mental health issues.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 31 -
“Workers will not be unemployed; they'll be differently employed,” says Augustine Walker of Veritone.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 27 -
A third of Americans don’t get enough sleep and it costs employers billions in productivity and healthcare losses.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 16 -
As medication costs continue to rise, employers should implement these strategies to mitigate the financial burden of pharmaceutical prices.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 14 -
The accounts will be managed through Wealthscape, allowing advisers access to their client’s finances to help manage rising healthcare costs.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 9 -
Fuel50 uses algorithms to help employees gain skills and education to find opportunities within their own organizations.
By Alyssa PlaceJanuary 2 -
Omada Health and Dow Chemical reduced healthcare spending by $2,000 per employee with a data-driven treatment program.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 17 -
Setting guidelines will level the playing field for employees with generous vacation policies.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 17 -
More workers would forgo celebrations and bonuses for more consistent rewards and recognition.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 13 -
Access to data and tech tools are the biggest setbacks for companies wanting to mine data for employee insights.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 11 -
Prudential offers solutions for employees struggling to reach their goals.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 6 -
Employees are prioritizing debt repayment over other financial goals.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 6 -
Top bank regulator issued warnings to HR department over employee complaint backlog and compensation issues.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 4 -
Payroll company ADP predicts the 2020 workplace trends that will be influenced by new technologies.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 3 -
Encouraging charitable giving and volunteer work on Giving Tuesday boosts employee well-being.
By Alyssa PlaceDecember 2 -
Zeamo gives employees access to more than 1,500 gyms and fitness centers in North America.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 27 -
From breast milk shipping to pet insurance, employees have a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.
By Alyssa Place and Caroline HroncichNovember 26 -
A new report found shocking discrepancies in the availability of in-network care, despite high rates of mental illness and addiction.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 20 -
Single employees are missing out on $118 in healthcare contributions compared to their married counterparts. Here’s how employers can make benefits more equitable.
By Alyssa PlaceNovember 18



















