What is Administrative Professional's Week Anyway?

The idea began with Mary Barrett, president of the National Secretaries Association, now called IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals), and C. King Woodbridge, president of Dictaphone Corporation. They served on a council addressing a national shortage of skilled office workers. Together with Harry Klemfuss, public relations account executive at Young & Rubicam, they originated the idea for a National Secretaries Week.

The name was changed to Professional Secretaries Week in 1981, and became Administrative Professionals Week in 2000 to encompass the expanding responsibilities and wide-ranging job titles of administrative support staff. It was created with two objectives in mind: to recognize "the secretary, upon whose skills, loyalty and efficiency the functions of business and government offices depend," and to call attention "through favorable publicity, to the
tremendous potential of the secretarial career."

Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide through community events, social gatherings and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts.

Administrative Professional's Week is April 22 - 28. Treat your Administrative Staff to on-site chair massage. They deserve it!!

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5 Steps to a Successful Administrative Professional's Week

During the economic downturn many administrative professionals increased their workload without pay and took on more responsibility in the office.

Here are some tips to show your appreciation for your administrative employees:

• Treat them to a chair massage. We work on-site at a time that is convenient for you and your staff. During April 19th - 23rd take 20% off for any on-site chair massage visit for your administrative staff.


• Show them you care about their family. Southwest Center for the Martial Arts will host FREE Stranger Danger and Women's Self-Defense classes. Saturday, April 10th, 1pm-2pm, children ages 6-12 years. Sunday, April 11th, 1pm-2pm, women ages 16 and up.


• Make 'em laugh. Show your funny side during Laugh at Work Week April 1st - 7th. Laughter releases tension, encourages creativity and contributes to effective teamwork and increased productivity. It helps employees relate to each other in the workplace.


• Organize an appreciation breakfast or luncheon at the office.


• Praise and recognize. Do not underestimate how important praise and recognition are as motivators.


• Take the time to write a thank you note to your employees. Everyone likes to feel appreciated!

Massage & More for Administrative Professional's Week

Administrative Professional's Week is April 19-25 and one thing yours won't have to take home with her (or him) is the week's cumulative stress.

You can treat the person who helps make your business a success (or afloat in today's economy!) with services from The Back Rub Company.

Our Massage & More Specials: On-Site Chair Massage and fresh spring flowers or a balloon bouquet delivered to the office; 60 or 90-Minute Massage Gift Certificate to be used at any time (in-clinic or in-home; and more!

Contact us for details and a quote. Schedule soon! We book up quickly during this week.