These are trying times for all of us and we need to get creative just to keep moving forward. There are so many unknowns and factors outside of our control. I find peace in controlling the things I can control.
I recently shared a personal story with the audience of Working Mother Magazine. I am by no means a human resources expert but one conversation with my husband put me deep into a rabbit hole of my employer-provided benefits.
Once I started, I couldn’t stop.
I learned there are pieces of our financial puzzle that I can control.
The employee benefits page is an interesting place to explore. Clearly, I don’t spend enough time there on a regular basis.
During this time, there is more flexibility and more opportunities to customize the benefits you select. What you choose could be due for a refresh. In addition, there are new opportunities available due to COVID and it’s impact on working professionals.
These small changes could mean significant dollars in your pocket.
If you are employed full time or even part-time, I encourage you to take a look at this list. I share five mistakes you might be making related to your employee benefits.
I identify the mistakes you might not know about along with steps you can take today to ensure you aren’t leaving any money behind right now.
Here are the five areas to jump start your research into your benefits.
- Dependent Care
- 401/403b Contributions
- Health Savings and Flex Spending
- Technology Upgrades
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
I invite you to read the article in full, titled The Most Common Work Benefits Mistakes Moms Are Making During COVID.
Share your key takeaways and action plan to get yourself up to date and in control.
