The Overlooked Office VIP!

Administrative Professionals Week is April 20^th – 26^th. Administrative Professionals are Very Important People in every office and unfortunately often taken for granted while working hard keeping the office operating without a glitch.

During World War II many women “manned” offices as secretaries, clerks and other positions to fill spots left by men off fighting in the war. Originally started in 1952 as Professional Secretaries Week (renamed in 2000 as Administrative Professionals Week) to recognize secretaries for their workplace contributions. It was also meant to attract people to administrative/secretarial careers.

Show your appreciation by rewarding your client’s secretaries and (don‘t forget your own clerical staff) the entire week. Start with a treat they’ll love: a day at a spa, a gift certificate to their favorite book or other store, a gym membership or chocolate is always a good stand by. And a meal is always appreciated: breakfast, lunch or brunch. It’s not too late to make time to show you recognize a job well done.

What is your favorite appreciation gift to give your Administrative staff? Let me know what gets the best results.

Have You Talked to Your Plants Today?

April 13^th is International Plant Appreciation Day. Plants are vital to our lives. Without them we wouldn’t have coffee, tea, paper, T-shirts or flour for baking. I’m growing some daffodils, freesias and tulips. Having fun just watching the leaves sprout from the dirt. And I’m not one of those green thumb types. I’ve killed cactus in the past…more like a black thumb. But I’ve come to appreciate plants. Remind your customers how important plants our by sending them a gift of a flower, plant or tree or even a packet of seeds.