Administrative Professional’s Day, April 23, 2014, is rapidly approaching! If you forgot last year, you surely will not forget this year, considering the epic fallout that ensued afterward.
If there is someone in your work-world who truly keeps the wheels turning, it’s important not to forget them on this special day! Assistants work diligently year round to make sure the work you do is complete, concise and credible. Because of that never-failing diligence to always work towards the greater good, we owe it to them to show them that they are appreciated!!
Of course, the trouble is that typically this is the sort of thing your assistant would handle for you. (And aren’t they just so good at it!) Possibly, one of their many important jobs is arranging gifts for your loved ones to ensure that no one in your life feels unappreciated.
Now it’s your turn to make them feel special! This one token of appreciation is different. It needs to come with your mark all over it so that your assistant knows you really do appreciate everything they do. They work tirelessly and deserve only the best!
To make it as quick and easy as possible, here’s a Top Ten list of gift ideas for your administrative assistant:
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- Flowers – Your assistant will be the envy of the office, just find out which florist they normally use the other 364 days of the year and you will be in good shape.
- Gift Card – Who doesn’t love shopping? –especially with someone else’s money.
- Personalized Coffee Mug – Little caffeine will increase productivity, or so we’ve heard.
- The Afternoon (or day) off – It’s free and easy for you, invaluable for your assistant, as long as you don’t completely fall apart without them.
- Dinner for Two – Just don’t make your assistant bring you along as their +1, they do have a life outside the office!
- Or Take Them to Lunch – First though, really take a moment and consider if lunch with the Boss is a reward or a punishment.
- Massage or Spa Treatment – Performed by a professional of course, don’t go DIY on this one.
- New Computer or Electronic Device – It will make both of your lives easier.
- Send a Maid to Their House – Nothing better than coming home to cleanliness! And isn’t your assistant always yelling at you about the state of your office? Maybe have them swing by there, too.
- And last but certainly not least: a Bonus – Nothing says ‘I appreciate you’ quite like a little extra cash.
Whichever gifts you decide on, make it personal and from the heart, and your assistant will undoubtedly treasure it! And remember, being grateful for having such a fantastic assistant doesn’t happen only once a year. Say thank you, year round!! After all, who is really in charge here…
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