5 ways to thank your administrative professional
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Administrative Professionals Day is April 23, and in addition to flowers, cards and candy, we think there's a lot companies can do to keep office managers, executive assistants and administrative pros engaged at work. We're sharing more details on our blog: http://bit.ly/1ltWNSDTRANSCRIPT
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Smart Ways to Thank Administrative Professionals 5
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Being an administrative professional is a really hard job.
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They’re on call 24/7.
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They’re on call 24/7. Dealing with tough personalities.
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They’re on call 24/7. Dealing with tough personalities. Moving mountains during a crisis.
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Their to-do lists seem to never end:
ü Manage schedules and travel ü Plan company events and outings ü Support executives and HR ü Keep the office stocked ü Everything else…
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But they still find time to put your dirty coffee cup in the sink.
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So let’s show them how thankful we are.
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Here are Smart Ways to Thank Administrative Professionals
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Our list doesn’t include flowers, but they’re
always a good idea.
Pro Tip
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Here are Smart Ways to Thank Administrative Professionals
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When you’re feeling thankful, just say it. 1
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Favorite snack magically appeared at the office? Full day of meetings coordinated flawlessly? Sales kickoff entertainment got people fired up?
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Favorite snack magically appeared at the office? Full day of meetings coordinated flawlessly? Sales kickoff entertainment got people fired up? Take the time to say thanks.
Nice work today!
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Help them network with other admins. 2
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You’ve probably worked with the executive assistants or office managers of your peers.
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You’ve probably worked with the executive assistants or office managers of your peers. Why not introduce them to the administrative professional in your life?
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Having a well-developed professional network makes it easier to gather feedback, vet new ideas and feel more connected at work.
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Be more consistent with your travel preferences. 3
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It might not sound like a way to say thanks, but being consistent about your travel preferences will save your admin tons of time.
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It might not sound like a way to say thanks, but being consistent about your travel preferences will save your admin tons of time. Bonus: it’ll be easier for your admin to adjust travel plans when your itinerary changes.
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Start by answering a few simple questions:
ü What airline, hotel and rental car do you prefer? ü Do you like an aisle or window? ü Economy, business or first class? ü What are your loyalty account numbers?
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Invest in his or her professional growth. 4
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A great way to keep your admin happy is by taking an interest in developing their career. Offer training to refine a skill or give them the autonomy to build and run a new program.
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Not sure what to offer? Here are some ideas:
Training Opportunities • Software • Public speaking • Leadership • Conflict negotiation • Goal setting
New Responsibilities • Philanthropy • Executive coaching • Event planning • New hire gifts • Internal newsletter
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Offload the easy stuff to an app 5
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Apps can make it even faster to DIY, and they free up your admin for high-impact projects.
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Apps can make it even faster to DIY, and they free up your admin for high-impact projects.
OpenTable Get a reservation almost anywhere in seconds.
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Apps can make it even faster to DIY, and they free up your admin for high-impact projects.
TripIt Automatically create an itinerary for your travel.
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Apps can make it even faster to DIY, and they free up your admin for high-impact projects.
Seamless Working late? Order dinner in just a few clicks.
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Apps can make it even faster to DIY, and they free up your admin for high-impact projects.
Uber On-demand car service in 35+ countries.
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Apps can make it even faster to DIY, and they free up your admin for high-impact projects.
FancyHands Need personal errands run? Let FancyHands help.
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Oh, there’s one more app you should check out.
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It’s ours.
Try Cotap. It’s a simple, secure mobile messaging app that instantly connects you to everyone you work with, without
having to swap phone numbers. It’s perfect for busy executives and administrative professionals.
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Be sure you thank your administrative professional on April 23rd!
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