Ideas for Celebrating Administrative Professionals' Day

The unsung heroes of many organizations are its administrative professionals. Keeping things running smoothly and averting potential disasters is just par for the course for these folks.

April 22nd is Administrative Professionals' Day, which celebrates the 475,000 Canadians (and millions more worldwide) who work as secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals.

Want some suggestions for how to show your appreciation for your company's superheroes?

The classics (not the most creative, but always a good choice):

• Lunch out with the boss at their favourite spot (better call for a reservation)
• Bouquet of flowers delivered to the office
• Gift basket filled with their favourite goodies
• Spa day gift certificate

A bit more personalized:

• Framed certificate of apprecation for a job well done
• Management organize a potluck lunch or team event in their honour
• Decorate their workspace with balloons and banners
• Recognition of their efforts by management in a heartfelt company-wide email

Taking it to the next level:

• Day off with pay (why not make the next statutory holiday into a 4 day weekend?)
• Tickets to an outside event they would enjoy (theme park, movies, concert, etc.)
• Chair massage from a massage therapist at the office

Things not to do:

• Anything that might be considered reminiscent of Miranda Priestly from "The Devil Wears Prada"
• Promising to give them a special reward "next week" and then never following through

Do you have any other ideas? Share them in the Comments.
Have a great day!

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