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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Most employees are living paycheck to paycheck, but employers like Pepsi, Canary and Chime are working to lighten the load.
March 25 -
Lyra Health found that mental health concerns are once again on the rise, but it will take more than benefits to address stress and burnout.
March 5 -
Data from Bank of America found employees increased their 401(k) contribution rates in 2024. The right benefits will help advance that trend.
March 4 -
While 87% of employers are putting an RTO strategy in place this year, employees and job candidates are looking for any way out.
February 11 -
A record number of employees will skip work on Monday after celebrating the Super Bowl.
February 10 -
Employees have lied about their qualifications and even their race and disability status in order to land a job.
February 5 -
The majority of employees are constantly stressed about money, which impacts their productivity and mental health.
January 30 -
Employees are frustrated by RTO mandates, a lack of advancement opportunities and poor leadership.
January 28 -
In EBN's first digital magazine of 2025, employers are ready to help employees stick to their resolutions around health and well-being.
January 23 -
A lack of salary transparency and overly drawn-out interviews are turning employees away during the job search.
January 21 -
Almost half of women say they will outlive their retirement savings, compared to 38% of men.
January 16 -
Corporations are donating funds toward relief efforts in the wake of the southern California wildfires.
January 15 -
Pepsi's "Healthy Money" program helps employees learn financial literacy and plan for retirement.
January 13 -
Experts share the short-and long-term strategies employers should put in place to help employees impacted by the crisis.
January 10 -
While 64% of Americans feel confident about their finances this year, the right workplace benefits can help them meet their goals.
January 8 -
An executive from Bright Horizons shares how benefits like paid child care and flexibility can help new parents ease back to work.
August 21 -
Small and large efforts, and a spirit of collaboration, can make a difference in reducing the impact of climate change.
July 30 -
Over-monitoring work or getting too personal with benefits could signal an employer has crossed the line.
July 12 -
In the first presidential debate of the 2024 election, President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump faced off on important issues for employers and employees.
June 28 -
Women need a boost of confidence before heading to the negotiating table. This C-suite executive shares what worked for her.
June 26
