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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not the holidays — back to school! This summer, I’ve been fortunate enough to have extra time at home with my little ones, and I’ve enjoyed it immensely. That said, I also can’t wait for school to start.
However, as benefits pros, you may not share my excitement, as back-to-school season often can mean a flurry of time off requests from parents.
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