Administrative Professionals Day: What To Do, What To Say and Why It Matters

Administrative Professionals Day. National Secretaries Day. Admin Day. Whatever you call it, it’s worth marking on your calendar.

Each spring on the Wednesday of the last full week of April, we applaud the work of secretaries, receptionists, executive administrative assistants and other administrative support professionals on Administrative Professionals Day. As a part of Administrative Professionals Week, this day serves as a reminder for us to pause and acknowledge the plethora of duties these staff members balance to keep our offices functioning.

However, too many businesses let the holiday slip by uncelebrated. It takes just minutes to make employees feel appreciated. Check out our ideas below to get started recognizing employees.

How to Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day

The best way to thank employees is to express your gratitude. Personalized greeting cards are a wonderful option, as they allow you to tell admin assistants exactly how you appreciate and recognize everything they do.

With traditional, off-the-shelf greeting cards it can be hard to find a message relevant for Administrative Professionals Day. That’s why Hallmark Business Connections specializes in business greeting cards. We have a wide selection of employee recognition cards and thank you cards that are ideal for Administrative Professionals Day. To personalize things even more, select a Mail to One card for an individual recipient, add just the right message—and then we’ll stamp and mail it for you.

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Other popular options include giving flowers, sweets or a gift card. Chocolates are quickly becoming one of the most popular gifts among business professionals, and at Hallmark Business Connections, you can select and send decadent high-end chocolates from Christopher Elbow to thank administrative professionals for their hard work throughout the year.

A fresh-cut floral bouquet from Hallmark is another way to brighten the day and reward the professionals and support personnel who keep your office running smoothing. Remind an especially hard-working admin how much their dedication and support mean when you give them a professionally arranged, hand-tied bouquet from Hallmark.

When it comes to rewarding employees, it just makes sense to gift something that is both thoughtful and practical. Hallmark corporate gifts pair top-quality designs with function. Notebooks or calendars can show you care while giving a gift that makes their day better—and work easier!

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Pair your gift with a handwritten note for a presentation that wows and shows your appreciation for a job well done. No matter how you decide to mark the holiday, be sure to keep your focus on being thankful.

How to Write an Administrative Professionals Day Card

Once you’ve chosen a card to send, you might feel intimidated by the blank space. We understand that it can be hard to put your gratitude into words. So, we’re here to help. Below we’ve provided three tips for writing an Administrative Professionals Day card.

1. Keep it short and sweet.

Showing you’re thankful doesn’t require writing a long note. These message starters from Hallmark writers can help you get inspired.

• “Our office and the people in it wouldn’t be as efficient without you.”

• “Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Thanks for all you do!”

• “Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We cannot thank you enough for all you do.”

2. Add a success story.

Make your message even more memorable by adding a note about a specific goal they accomplished, project they completed or your favorite story about them. The inclusion of such details will give the card a much more personal touch.

3. Acknowledge the day.

Sign the card with “Happy Administrative Professionals Day!” so they know why you’re reaching out. Making a point to call out the special occasion brings attention to this day set aside just for them and delivers a memorable moment.

Why Administrative Professionals Day Matters

The start of Administrative Professionals Day dates back to World War II when the U.S. was facing a shortage of administrative personnel due to a combination of birthrate decline and a post-war business boom. Today, administrative professionals and their work make a big impact on the American workplace. As much of the work they carry out is behind the scenes, it’s important to take advantage of opportunities to shine a light on all they do for our organizations.

Final Thoughts

Hallmark Business Connections is here to support you as you engage employees on Administrative Professionals Day and beyond. With ideas for celebrating workplace excellence and employment anniversaries, you can make Hallmark greeting cards part of your employee recognition program. We also provide businesses with more robust corporate solutions to help connect with employees—and customers—throughout the year. Get started today and see what a card can do!

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