What is Administrative Assistant’s Day?

JodatApril 27, 2016

Gary Jodat and team debate celebrating Administrative Assistant’s Day in this parody video inspired by “The Office.” Otherwise known as ‘Administrative Professional’s Day’, this in-office observance is to recognize the outstanding work that Administrative Assistants contribute to offices around the United States. Do you know what Administrative Assistant’s Day is?

Administrative Assistant’s Day History

Also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day, Administrative Assistant’s Day is not a public holiday, but rather, an observance celebrated on a Wednesday during the last full week of April. The observance honors secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, accountants, and other administrative professional support team members. On this observance, the administrative professionals generally as a form of respect and appreciation receive cards, flowers, chocolates, lunches, snacks, extended-lunch periods, and potentially pay increases.

Administrative Assistant’s Day has in the past been criticized for being too forward or over-the-top, pointing out that the in-office professionals have a specific role that is much different than the rest of the business. This has often left the staff members feeling like the “support team”, even though the point of the observance was to celebrate them. The term Administrative Professional has changed vastly over time, which often leaves the staff personally evaluating their position as it relates to an administrative role.

Other criticisms include the alleged creation of the holiday to boost sales for other surrounding holidays, such as Easter and Mother’s Day. The gifts such as flowers and cards have also portrayed the observance as a feminine-centered one.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_Professionals%27_Day

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