“You can run the office without a boss, but you can’t run an office without secretaries.” ~ Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda couldn’t have said it any better.
A CEO’s leadership and performance have the power to steer a company in a better direction but without an admin assistant or secretary by their sides, that’s going to be a lot harder because no one will take care or manage some of the finer details of their projects or organize their schedules among others.
This is the reasons why we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day. We want to show our appreciation by recognizing every secretary, admin assistant, receptionist, virtual assistant, and admin support professional’s hard work and dedication.
Every year during the last week of April, we get the chance to thank them for all the multi-tasking and late nights they had to spend, all for the sake of the company.
There are many ways of celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and below are some of them:
1. Spend Time with them
Sometimes, getting recognized for your performance is all it takes for a person to know that he or she is appreciated. Beyond the gifts and other incentives, spending a day or a week with admin professionals will definitely go a long way.
Get to know them better, learn more about their families, their daily tasks, or the difficulties they encounter in performing their jobs. This is also a good opportunity to know about their interests so you’d have a better idea of what to give them on special days.
2. Treat them to a Relaxing Massage
With the workload they face day in and day out, it’s natural for secretaries and admin assistants to feel stress and anxiety. Besides the sometimes impossible workload, having to work directly with a person of authority isn’t the easiest thing either.
Can you imagine the pressure they have to work with every day?
Sitting through an entirely grueling day in the office can take its toll. One of the best ways to relieve the tension is through a soothing and relaxing massage.
Corporate massages would be a good way to show appreciation. If the person works remotely, arranging for a personal in-home massage is also a great option.
Having a packed schedule may keep them from visiting the nearest massage parlor so if getting there is a problem, why not bring the massage over to them instead?
3. Sign them up for a Yoga Class
If your admin professional is a yoga enthusiast, we at Altos Mobil Massage also teach yoga at corporations. If attending a yoga class outside is in conflict with your busy schedule, we can bring the yoga class to you so you can do it at your most convenient time.
4. If They Like Cooking, Enroll them in a Healthy Cooking Class
If cooking is one of their passion, signing them up for a cooking class would be an excellent idea. Choose a cooking class that promotes healthy food as much as possible so they can maintain a healthy lifestyle, something they need to perform their daily duties.
You can take this a notch higher by giving them an apron personally made for them that they can use throughout the rest of the sessions.
5. Sign Them Up for a Seminar or Workshop
There are a ton of ways to show admin professionals appreciation. They don’t always have to be in the form of material things.
The gift of knowledge and wisdom are great alternatives and one of the best ways to give them the opportunity to learn more is to book them for a workshop or seminar that can help them improve their craft.
Whether it’s a productivity seminar, a leadership workshop, or even a gender equality talk, these events promote growth, development, and awareness, something they will need to have a fruitful and fulfilling career.
6. If They Love Music, Get them a Concert Ticket
Sometimes, you need to get your mind off work so you can “recharge” and regain your focus because let’s be honest, too much work can become too overwhelming.
Watching a concert is a great way to unwind and have time for one’s self, something you can allow admin professionals to do as a way to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day.
It doesn’t really matter whether it’s rock and roll or opera, the point is to help them forget about work even just for a day. Throw in a couple of gift certificates for a sumptuous dinner and you’ll surely make their day a memorable one.
Final Thoughts
Secretaries and assistants deserve all the credit and recognition they can get because of all the time and hard work they put into the business. The above suggestions should make them feel more appreciated and motivated to keep exceeding expectations and doing everything they can for the good of the company.
