Since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has honored office workers by sponsoring Administrative Professionals Week. Today, it is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and major holidays.In the year 2000, IAAP announced a name change for Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day.
The names were changed to Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today’s administrative workforce.Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, educational seminars and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff.
Need some clever gifts ideas? Here are a few to get you inspired.
Office Spa: Stress Relief for the Working Week by Darrin Zeer
From the creator of the bestselling Office Yoga (150,000 copies sold) comes the ultimate guide to sanity and serenity in the workplace. Office Spa presents more than 50 fun, simple, stress-relieving ideas that help make a day at the office feel more like a day at the spa. Beat the mid-morning blahs with an invigorating herbal tea steam. Alleviate anxiety with a Hara Power tummy massage.
The Cravory – 950 Custom Sweet and Savory Cookies
The Cravory is home to over 950 customized cookie creations from sweet to savory. If you can imagine it, we can create it – whether it’s Savory Rosemary Balsamic, Pancakes and Bacon, Red Velvet, or Chocolate Chip. The Cravory Cookies are the ultimate cookie experience with a perfectly baked surface and a soft cookie center that melts in your mouth.
The Cravory was co-founded by three young entrepreneurs Adam Koven, Nate Ransom, andDerek Jaeger who are extremely passionate about food and absolutely addicted to cookies. As self-proclaimed foodies, they set out to revolutionize the baking world with their addictive and complex cookies.
It’s springtime anytime! Give someone a garden that they can grow & take with them in a neat package. Not only are these gifts blooming with beauty, but they give the receiver a cheerful feeling in their work space.
Administrative Professionals Week is April 24-30 with Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 27. It is always the last full week in April.
“Always be nice to secretaries. They are the real gatekeepers in the world.”
—Anthony J. D’Angelo
—Anthony J. D’Angelo
