365 things to do in Worcester County - Celbrate secretary's day in Worcester. Today is April 27, 2010 and today is Secretary's Day. The name has been changed to be more "politically correct". It is now called Administrative Professionals Day. And just in case you forgot to thank your admin, don't worry some authorities claim a full wee as a celebration.
Administrative Professional's Week is celebrated:: April 24-30, 2011
National Professional Secretaries Week and National Secretary's Day was created in 1952 through the work of Harry F. Klemfuss of Young and Rubicam. Klemfuss recognized the importance and value of the position to a company or business. His goal was to encourage more women to become secretaries. Using his skill and experience in public relations, Klemfuss, promoted the values and importance of the job of secretaries. In doing so, he also created the holiday in recognition of the importance of secretaries.
Today, the title is changing and evolving. But, the recognition is equally important. There are two new terms in use today. They are "Administrative Professionals" and "Executive Admins". The two names sometimes mean different roles and responsibilities to different companies. Both are broader terms, that encompass more positions than the original "Secretary" role.
The name change recognizes and acknowledges that the role has changed significantly since 1952, and for the better at that. And in Harry Klemfuss' day, these positions were the realm of women. Today, you find some males in these positions.
The most common ways of recognizing your Administrative Professional(s) today are:
- Flowers
- Cards, often with shopping gift certificates
- Take them to lunch
- Candies
- Assorted Gift Baskets
Here in Worcester, a local restaurant chain of three establishments invites us to celebrate administrative Professional day with them. Sole Proprietor, Via, and one eleven chop house have sent me a reminder and inspired me to make this one of my 365 things to do in Worcester County - Celbrate secretary's day in Worcester.
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