{"id":516,"date":"2021-07-06T00:29:05","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T00:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balanceandblooms.com\/?p=516"},"modified":"2019-10-03T18:06:13","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T18:06:13","slug":"administrative-professionals-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balanceandblooms.com\/administrative-professionals-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Administrative Professionals Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Administrative Professionals Week, also known as Professional Secretaries Week, is a time to recognize support staff for their accomplishments and contributions to corporate success.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aboutflowers.com\/workplace-productivity-study\/\">Research from Texas A&amp;M University<\/a>&nbsp;reveals one gift of appreciation in particular that will naturally lift an employee\u2019s mood, create a lasting memory and boost productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research demonstrates that flowers and plants enhance people\u2019s ability to generate ideas and solve problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur study shows that adding flowers and plants to a work environment can be very meaningful to businesses in the modern economy,\u201d said Roger Ulrich, Ph.D., lead Texas A&amp;M researcher. \u201cPeople\u2019s productivity, innovation and creative problem solving, improved \u2013 which in certain circumstances could mean the difference between mild and great business success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Society of American Florists says giving flowers is a loud, proud, sophisticated way of saying \u2018I appreciate all you do.\u2019 They\u2019re a great way to build a strong, lasting professional relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"982\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/balanceandblooms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2381-982x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balanceandblooms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2381-980x1022.jpg 980w, https:\/\/balanceandblooms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2381-480x501.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 982px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Busy Bosses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple \u201cThank You\u201d can go a long way to motivate employees and build loyalty. Administrative Professionals Week (APW) offers an ideal opportunity to show appreciation \u2013 and formally reinforce the value of an employee\u2019s contributions. The Society of American Florists offers this simple guide to help smart managers put the benefits of proper office etiquette to work during APW and year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Use APW to find out what motivates your staff. Conduct a formal or informal survey asking support staffers what kinds of incentives they value most. This will show your commitment and give you hints on what forms of appreciation they would enjoy during APW.<\/li><li>Be open and direct. If you\u2019re not sure whether the members of your support staff want to be recognized during APW, just ask them.<\/li><li>Include everyone on your team. Make APW a time to thank all of your support staff \u2013 from secretaries to assistants to junior managers \u2013 for their contributions.<\/li><li>Make \u201cthank yous\u201d personal. Whether you\u2019re buying a gift or making lunch reservations, think about the individual. For example, if you\u2019re ordering flowers, ask your florist to create an arrangement that fits the recipient\u2019s personality. Is that person traditional? Outdoorsy? Dramatic?<\/li><li>Be specific. Tell the members of your support staff exactly what they did that you appreciate.<\/li><li>Treat APW like a New Year\u2019s resolution. Resolve to practice better office etiquette year-round to build your team\u2019s confidence and cohesion. Whether it\u2019s celebrated with a gift, flowers, or a group luncheon, APW is an opportunity to formally acknowledge the members of your support staff for their contributions throughout the year and wipe the slate clean of any forgotten thank yous.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/balanceandblooms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/832-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balanceandblooms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/832-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/balanceandblooms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/832-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption>Wedding decoration on table. Floral arrangements and decoration. Arrangement of pink and white flowers in restaurant for luxury wedding event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administrative Professionals Week History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Formerly called Professional Secretaries Week, Administrative Professionals Week is a tradition of honoring administrative professionals during the last full week of April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional Secretaries Week was started in an effort to recognize secretaries for their contributions to the workplace, and to attract young people to secretarial careers. The idea began with Mary Barrett, president of the then National Secretaries Association (now International Association of Administrative Professionals), along with public relations consultant Harry Klemfuss, and Dictaphone Corporation president C. King Woodbridge. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer proclaimed the first National Secretaries Week June 1 through June 7, 1952, with Wednesday, June 4, as Secretaries Day. The date was changed in 1955 to the last full week in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 observances ranging from community luncheons and educational seminars, to individual bosses recognizing their support staff with gifts of appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: International Association of Administrative Professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creative Card Messages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your hard work and diligence are an inspiration to everyone, and indispensable to me.<\/li><li>Thanks for being on my team! Great job!<\/li><li>Keep up the great work!<\/li><li>Thank you for all you do!<\/li><li>Your hard work and dedication are appreciated today and all year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your&nbsp;florist&nbsp;for more suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aboutflowers.com\/holidays-occasions\/administrative-professionals-week\/\">Originally created for The Society of American Florists <\/a><\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Administrative Professionals Week, also known as Professional Secretaries Week, is a time to recognize support staff for their accomplishments and contributions to corporate success.&nbsp;Research from Texas A&amp;M University&nbsp;reveals one gift of appreciation in particular that will naturally lift an employee\u2019s mood, create a lasting memory and boost productivity. 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