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By Alyssa Place and Caroline Hroncich
Employees and benefit managers alike are giving thanks for a number of benefits this holiday season — everything from newer benefits like student loan repayment and breast milk shipping, to HSAs and paid parental leave.
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 … Read full bio
Caroline Hroncich is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.
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