You know that person that answers the phone, keeps the Office in check, makes sure that you get paid, and does all the organizational duties that keep things running? Yes, that person is the Administrative Professional, and though at times is underappreciated, he/she is vital to how an Office performs.
Wednesday, April 22nd is Adminstrative Professionals Day, and it is the day where you can show the Admin in your life that he/she is an amazing asset to your team. And with the recent Economic downturn and layoffs, these Adminstrative Professionals have had to take on a larger and more complex workload that before and they definitely need a little extra appreciation. The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) reports that “Not only are the admins in the office taking on more work during the downturn, but also shoulder more complex duties and responsibilities.”
I used to work in the role of an Admin myself, and can attest to the fact that I had to deal with things as menial as distributing Employee codes to doing budget analysis, Project management and marketing outreach. IAAP President Barb Horton agrees with the changing nature of the role of the Adminstrative Professional, saying, ” Administrative professionals are no longer simply answering phones and handling correspondence. Admins of today are buying software, learning how to use it and training the management.”
So the next time that you see an Admin in your office looking a bit overloaded and stressed, why not offer to help out or get him/her a coffee? You may get your paycheck earlier than usual. Just saying.
I had no idea there was such a day. That’s nice, secretaries, receptionist and admin in general aren’t recognized enough. I’m going to start celebrating this day from now on.
hey Melinda. Yup, as a former Admin, I think what they do is really valuable. Thanks for commenting!
I love that i have to put a reminder on my Execs calendar to remind him to remember me. LMAO!!!
I’m his Exec Pers. Asst – so remember not to forget me! lolol. I’ve gotten over the “If I have to remind you it’s not worth hearing it” complex. Meh, forget that! I want something fabulous!
hey Trai. LOL! Yes, you deserve something fabulous. Ask for Starbucks gift cards, flowers or exciting office supplies. haha. just kidding about that last one.
LOL – One year, a boss got me a new “meeting planner” book. Basically, it was a leather organizer with the company logo. I think he may have regifted. lol.
this boss is really good – he may forget, but guilt works GREAT.
Do you twitter or Facebook?
I’m Culturalenigma on Twitter and Trai Dagucon on Facebook, nice to meet you!
yup. http://www.twitter.com/kathrien ahn. I think every Admin probably thinks, “Um, if you get me some pimped out version of an office accessory, I will put old coffee grinds in the coffee machine.”
LMAO!! Well, I actually threaten with lowfat/nofat tasteless EVERYTHING because I buy all his meals during the day.
Or I threaten to just NOT feed him. lol.