In times of crisis, it's easy to let the calendar items that might normally call our attention slip to the wayside. While navigating through the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 crisis, communities are relying heavily on public sector organizations to help lead the way. Administrative professionals are absolutely core to the functioning of any local government, school district and larger community, yet as Administrative Professional's Day approaches, it may seem like the last thing on anyone's minds. In an effort to celebrate the dedicated professionals who work hard to hold our communities together each day, regardless of crisis, this article highlights a holiday that deserves recognition across all our calendars.
Administrative Professional's Day is also known as Secretaries Day or Administrative Day. It's an unofficial national holiday that coincides with National Secretaries Week. Charles Sawyer, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, proclaimed National Secretaries Week in 1952. June 4th was proclaimed to be National Secretaries Week in the same year. Now, Administrative Professional's Day is observed on the Wednesday of the last full week in April of every year.
Sawyer established the national holiday to honor the important work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals, whose positions are valuable and often unappreciated. According to the International Association of Administrative Professionals (an organization that was one of the original sponsors of Administrative Professional's Day), there are more than 22 million administrative professionals working in America. Their job descriptions vary substantially and it's a position that often requires them to wear many different hats during the course of their workday.
Why Should Your Organization Celebrate Administrative Professional's Day?
You may have several different job titles in your organization that fall under administrative professionals. Secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals all fall under the umbrella of administrative professionals and they all deserve to be honored. If you're wondering whether it's worthwhile to celebrate Administrative Professional's Day at your workplace, consider some of the reasons that make it a valuable idea. Stephen Covey, author of ''7 Habits of Highly Effective People,'' says that 39% of people feel underappreciated at work. He also notes that 65% of Americans didn't receive any recognition in the last year of their employment. Your administrative professional deserves to be recognized for a good job so that they're likely to stay. According to a study by Signs.com, The top three reasons for people to consider quitting their jobs were 34% women and 32% men for insufficient pay, 22% women and almost 26% men for lack of growth opportunities, and 15% women and 16% men for not having passion for the job.Specific Ways to Celebrate Administrative Professional's Day, Even During a Crisis
If you're ready to celebrate your administrative professional, here are some suggestions for things you can do.-
Simple Attention and Recognition
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Offer a Chance for Rest and Relaxation
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Grant Them a Day of Virtual Development
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Certificate of Recognition
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Treat them to a ''Social Distance'' Lunch
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Post an Announcement on your Company's Intranet or Internet Page
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Post it on Social Media
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Keep Gifts Thoughtful and Small
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Ensure They Have the Tools to Succeed

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