Administrative Professionals' Day

Administrative Professionals' Day History

Administrative Professionals’ Day seeks to celebrate and show appreciation for administrative professionals. This includes secretaries, receptionists, and office assistants, and other administrative support professionals. This day recognizes the efforts put forth in managing day-to-day responsibilities. It aims to reward administrative professionals with either monetary gifts or special lunches.

Administrative Professionals’ Day was established in 1952 by the president of the National Secretaries Association Mary Barrett. Alongside her were C. King Woodbridge and Harry F. Klemfuss. It is observed during the last full week of April on Wednesday.

Facts about Administrative Professionals' Day

• The original Secretaries Day was designed to attract potential employees. It was thought that this would help alleviate the skilled office worker shortage.
• Always be nice to secretaries. They are the real gatekeepers in the world - Anthony J. D'Angelo
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top paying states for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in 2022 are:
  1 District of Columbia - $83,610
  2) New York - $63,800
  3) California - $63,160
  4) Colorado- $61,680
  5) Massachusetts - $61,190
• Formerly called National Secretary's Day, the name was changed to Administrative Professional's Day in 2000 to keep up with changing job titles.
• The last full week of April is designated to Administrative Professional's Week.

In the News and Trending in the US for Administrative Professionals' Day

Top things to do in the US for this observance

• If you are an employer, provide a business-related gift to your administrative support staff.
• Attend a seminar or conference to expand your administrative capabilities.
• Smile at any administrative professional's you come in contact with.