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Administrative Professionals Day is Just Around the Corner

Office Dynamics

This holiday was created by the president of the National Secretaries Association – Mary Barrett – in the late 1940s and early 1950s. In 1981, the day was changed from Secretaries Day to Administrative Professionals Day to incorporate not only secretaries into the holiday but a myriad of professional and administrative assistants.

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How to Create a Powerful, Future-Proof Culture for Remote and Decentralized Teams

Allwork

Use a cultural calendar to avoid setting meetings on holidays. In addition, consider having purely social gatherings where people join in and are given gift cards in advance to purchase special foods during the events to celebrate achievements. . You can also reach out to workers via recorded videos and emails.

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Take the “Jingle” out of Holiday Stress

The Office Professionals Place

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Take the “Jingle&# out of Holiday Stress Are you planning the holiday party in your office? Or are you stressed just thinking about the holidays? Here are a few ways to ‘deck the halls’ and have a worry free holiday. Use your days off during the holidays to relax.

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

Often, the holidays serendipitously morph into a time we reflect on the past year, to take stock of what and who we’re proud of and give thanks for how far we’ve come. Whether the recipient is new to personal development or just looking for a spark of inspiration, you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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Administrative Professionals Week 2019

Audacious Admin

There has been a good deal of controversy around this "holiday" over the past few years. That being said, here are some of the my AWP tips for managers and executives: Please don't forget the admin in the office who organizes the gifts for the other admins. Administrative Professionals Day / Week 2019 (APW) is fast approaching.

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12 Days of Christmas Sale is back! Dates & Deals Cheat Sheet

Office Dynamics

It's a great way to get your administrative peers or your assistant an excellent gift for the holidays at a great price! When you register for either class we'll have a surprise gift package for you upon arrival. One day only so stock up on your supply and fill your gift closet! Purchase Who Took My Pen.

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Feeling Like a Kid Again!

Office Dynamics

It is a fabulous place where adults and children can enjoy one of the most fun holidays of the year! I want to challenge you this week and as you prepare for and go through the holiday season to live it as if you were that young-spirited child. What can you add to your holiday season to make it more fun and less so "ho hum"?

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