10 Ways To Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day
Here are some creative and thoughtful ideas to appreciate and show gratitude to the coworkers that keep everything running smoothly!
What would we do without our administrative professionals? Admin Day is an annual opportunity to celebrate and recognize the essential work administrators, receptionists, and other support staff do to keep operations firing at full capacity. So much of their work goes unnoticed behind the scenes that it can be easy to forget their work is the glue that holds everything else together.
While staff appreciation and celebration are something that should be practiced regularly, Administrative Professionals’ Day represents an important opportunity to show special thanks to the administrative professionals on our teams. Here are some ideas to help you plan the festivities at your office.
1) Invite your admin professionals out for lunch
Celebrating your admin team with a paid lunch is a great reward for their hard work. It also represents an opportunity for team building, employee recognition, and quality time spent with co-workers.
2) Put together a few rewards and gifts that your admin team would appreciate
A bundle of items personally tailored to the tastes of each employee can be a great addition to a robust employee recognition program. It also lets each team member know that their employer has taken the time to know them and to even remember their preferences. Being known and appreciated by your employer develops a sense of belonging and empowerment that can translate into high performance.
3) Craft a message to go out on the company’s internal messaging system to express gratitude
Include a message of thanks and photos of the administrative team for added recognition. Encourage other staff members to swing by and thank them for their efforts.
4) Give them a half day off work
If work-related worries arise, the absences can be staggered so the office remains managed and well-attended.
5) Order treats for the admin team to make their coffee break special
Cupcakes, donuts, cookies, coffee, and tea are just some ideas.
6) Have the office contribute a signed card or gift
A gift from the entire office is a great way to include everyone and build team appreciation for your administrative coworkers.
7) Throw a (surprise) party in the office
Take an hour out of the day to gather and recognize the admin team. The ensuing boost in morale will be well worth the hour spent celebrating.
8) Organize a team building event for the admin team
Finding out what interests are shared and paying for a group activity is a great means to encourage your team to get to know each other better and enjoy unwinding together. Some ideas could include a yoga, spin, or meditation class, a brewery tour, or a sporting event.
9) Have a meeting with the admin team to discuss and address their pain points
Find out what makes their work stressful and challenging. Really understanding their perspective will make it easier to help them manage their workload and responsibilities better. Commit to solving some of these problems with real action and follow-up.
10) Offer opportunities for professional development
Admin professionals are often eager to expand their skills and earn new certifications. Offering them a reimbursement or discount on a new certification or course is a great way to encourage them in their professional aspirations and strengthen the business acumen of your entire team. Encouraging growth in individual team members indirectly impacts and benefits the entire company.
Administrative roles can be stressful and fast-paced. A concrete demonstration of gratitude can go a long way in helping a coworker bring their best to the office every day. Letting your administrative team know how much they are appreciated will encourage them personally and translate into even better efficiency and customer service outcomes.
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