Happy Administrative Professional’s Day! You did know it was today, right? And you have something very sincere and personal planned to recognize your organization’s administrative professional, right?

If not, we have you covered. Here are five quick, last minute ways you can recognize your administrative professional today.

1. Write a Thank You Note. Grab a thank you card and write a personal note to your administrative professional. Deliver it in person and say thank you for her many contributions to the organization – mainly making you look good.

2. Send an ePraise. If you’re not going to see your administrative professional in person today, send a free AdministrativeProfessional’s Day ecard. We created special ePraise cards for Administrative Assistant’s Day that will perfectly complement your personal note.

 
Send an Administrative Professional's Day ecard!

3. Treat her to Lunch. Take your administrative assistant out to lunch today to celebrate. Not only does she get a free lunch, but it also provides some valuable one-on-one time to get to know your administrative professional better.

4. Deliver Flowers. Brighten the day of your administrative professional by bringing her flowers today. You can quickly stop at a floral shop or grocery store to select a spring bouquet and vase that will fit on her desk.

5. Give a Gift. A personal gift is the best way to recognize an administrative assistant on Administrative Professional’s Day. Choose a gift that you know she will use for a favorite hobby, as a special treat, or every day. It’s not too late to order a gift. Deliver your handwritten note today, and surprise your administrative assistant with a gift on her desk later this week! 

For more gift ideas, check out these resources on Baudville.com:

From the Recognition Resource Center: Administrative Professional Appreciation Gifts
Our recommended Gifts for Administrative Professionals

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Cori is Baudville's in-house Recognitionista (she's officially a Certified Recognition Professional, too)  and a member of the Millennial generation. Get her employee recognition tips and special discounts by liking Baudville on Facebook.

Last year, around this same time, I wrote about my past work as an Administrative Assistant. I could probably tell that story over again; but, this year, I thought I’d stop talking about myself for a change and ask the Administrative Professionals at Baudville about their experiences. Because…Administrative Professional’s Day is right around the corner – April 27th!

We have two official helping hands in our office: Rachael, who’s responsible for the whole ‘ville, and Leigh, the executive assistant who assists our CEO. They both do an amazing job, and I’m happy to report that they’re getting the recognition they deserve, not just on Administrative Professional’s Day, but day-to-day as well.

Here’s what Leigh had to say:

“As any employee of the company it is nice to hear from your boss that he values your help. As an Assistant it is really easy to be overlooked; however, I have been fortunate to work for a company that views me as a significant part of the team and recognizes me for my contributions.”  

And Rachael told me:

“I think everything Baudville does to help recognize their employees is awesome; but I love getting casual days, gift cards, or time off.”

(See, I told you we’re bananas about casual days here!)

A great way to let your assistants know they’re valued is with gifts from our new Helping Hand theme. The message highlights the qualities you see in them every day and the contemporary design makes rewards they’ll be proud to show off.

If, like Rachael, your assistants would prefer a casual day or time off, consider presenting them using our Star Performer coupons. 

(We have I Earned a Casual Day stickers also, but I’ve written about those an awful lot already.) 

If you’re out in the working world, chances are there’s an Administrative Professional in your life. Or, maybe you are that person. How about sharing your story? How do you recognize the Administrative Professionals in your office? If you’re an Administrative Professional, what types of recognition are most valuable to you?

Help those who need ideas for recognizing this April 27th by leaving a comment about your experiences! We’re all waiting to hear about it! 

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Allison is a self-proclaimed Copywriting Diva and has the certificate to prove it! She’s been writing for Baudville for two years and has worked in a variety of business settings for more than 17 years. Before becoming a professional writer 10 years ago, Allison worked as a department manager where she used Baudville products to motivate her team. She’s what we call a true believer!   

It was about 10 years ago that I decided to up & quit my job as a manager at a mortgage company to pursue my dream of being a writer. But, not surprisingly, I didn’t magically get a writing job, just because I decided I wanted it.

I actually had to start over completely, and did so by taking an entry-level regional administrator position at a software development company. Over night, I went from being in control of everyone and everything, to answering to anyone who asked anything of me. From making coffee to making copies, I was everybody’s go-to for getting it done.

There’s nothing like a complete role reversal to make you appreciate all the little things that happen around you that you previously thought just happened. Or, honestly, didn’t think about at all.

While stepping into their shoes is a surefire way to appreciate the work your administrative professionals do, it’s not a requirement. But having been in those shoes myself, I can tell you that showing your appreciation for these miracle-workers should be a requirement.

It’s tough to have everyone in the company essentially be your boss. Not to mention navigating all the different personalities, diplomatically deciding whose priority is really the highest priority (and somehow getting everything done when it turns out they all are), and seamlessly switching from one task to another—all with a big smile and the patience of a saint.

Look around you. If everything is running like clockwork, there’s undoubtedly an administrative professional behind the scenes making every second count.   

Sound like anyone you know?

Administrative Professional’s Day is April 21st this year. Don’t miss an opportunity to say thank you!

 

Your busy admins will love gifts they can use. Present your office wonder with a note cube & pen gift set, a celebration gift set, or a handy travel mug. Most importantly, don’t forget the card! Make it extra special by asking everyone to sign it!

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Allison is Baudville’s one (and only) Copywriter. She’s been writing for a variety of media for more than eight years, so if she tells you she has been there and done that, she probably has. Before embarking on a career in writing, Allison worked as a department manager where she used Baudville products to motivate her team. She’s what we call a true believer!