Finding The Perfect Gift for Secretary's Day
How to Choose An Appropriate Gift For Your Right-Hand Assistant!
Planning meetings and seminars. Booking your flight. Reminding you of your itinerary. Even re-ordering your office supplies! These are just a few of the daily responsibilities your secretary or administrative assistant performs on a daily basis, multitasking his or her little heart out. Without them, your office would probably not function as the well-oiled machine your staff has become familiar with – who would make sure the water coolers were full, the fax machine was using recycled paper, or your luncheon was catered to accommodate your vegan guest? Never a dull moment, an admin’s calendar is filled with multiple tasks, wearing many hats, and constantly maintaining the equilibrium of office activities. While you and your staff are aware of the valuable contributions assistants offer to your company, Secretary’s Day, also known as Administrative Professionals Day (celebrated this year throughout the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, April 23, 2008) is the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation & gratitude. With its history dating back to 1952, Secretary’s Day is still just as relevant today, reinforcing the morale of your assistants and acknowledging their hard work and dedication.
However, many people in managerial positions are stumped when it comes to choosing the right gift: flowers, candy, or gift certificate? Lunch and a card? Deciding what’s appropriate can be tricky, but once you’ve weighed all of your options, you can find the ideal gift to suit any assistant or secretary. Here is a list of helpful ideas to consider when shopping for a gift:
Try:
Try:
Try:
- It's helpful to keep notes in a log or journal regarding each employee's preferences, etc. for gift-giving & special occasions (particularly for offices with more than one assistant), along with their birthday info - another important date you don't want to overlook!
- Choosing gift cards allows you to streamline the gift-giving process, especially for larger offices with multiple assistants - everyone can choose what they like and there will be no favoritism shown.
Copyright © 2011 Business.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.