How to Make Your Assistant Happy on Administrative Professional's Day

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Step 1: Don’t forget
Remember Administrative Professional’s Day. Note the day in your calendar every year. Nothing makes a person feel less important than being forgotten.

Step 2: Acknowledge the day
Tell your assistant, "Happy Administrative Professional’s Day" and thank them for their hard work. Even if you don't give a gift, it's nice to be acknowledged.

Tip
Share your assistant’s contributions to the office with upper-management if your assistant has gone above and beyond their daily responsibilities.

Step 3: Be happy
Smile and adopt a good mood all day. Happiness is contagious and will make your assistant happy as well.

Step 4: Add a gift
Bring your assistant something that will brighten their day, such as flowers or a gift card.

Tip
Office-related gifts, such as an ergonomically correct chair or software upgrades, are always appreciated.

Step 5: Pay for lunch
Offer to take your assistant out to lunch, or host a company-wide luncheon honoring all the assistants.

Step 6: Give the afternoon off
Give your assistant a few hours off. Let them leave early, with pay, to show how much you appreciate their dedication.

Did You Know?
A University of Florida study found that, while charismatic managers can be effective, excessive enthusiasm can turn off and demoralize employees.