Administrative Professionals Day in the United States

How do Americans celebrate Administrative Professionals Day?

Although this day might be a regular day in the United States, most of the country’s offices would prepare something to celebrate this day. The spotlight is focused to all administrative workers (e.g. secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, office managers, etc.) and the importance of the role they play in the office. To recognize their hard work, the employers and other staffs would often give these administrative personnel ‘appreciation or thank you cards’ on this day. Written messages can either be long or short, but the cards should normally contain appreciative thoughts towards the honored individuals.

The practice of giving a token of appreciation for these administrative professionals has also become customary for some offices during this day’s celebration. Aside from thank you cards, other typical presents usually given include flowers, box of chocolates, candies, free meals, and gifts (e.g. gift certificates, gift baskets, etc.).

Special events for the administrative workforce

On this day, most of the employers and supervisors would also prepare events or surprises to show their gratitude, acknowledgement, and appreciation to all administrative workers of the entire level in their workplaces. Some would even organize special presentations or performances to make the day livelier. In some companies, there are employers who would traditionally give their workers an early off from work to give them time to relax. Generally, anything that shows importance and appreciation to the administrative workforce is the highlight of this day.