Secretaries day falls on a Wednesday this year, Administrative Professionals Day or Secretaries Day or as we like to call it, Multitasking Ninja Day is on the 7th of September. This festive day is only observed in some countries and South Africa is one of them. The observation of the day started in 1942 when the National Secretaries Association was formed in order to recognize the contributions of administrative personnel to the economy in general, support their development, and attract workers to the field. Let’s face it, no company can run without the indispensable skills of admin staff.
This year we would like to suggest some memorable ideas to treat your admin staff and help them feel appreciated.
Here are a few ideas to get you started;
Personalised Coffee Mug
Since admin staff spend so much time in the office, there is a sense of territory in the workplace. Having your own coffee cup with your name or office nickname is a great way to help staff feel included and give them a sense of belonging.
Flowers or plants
Every desk needs a potted plant, from orchids to succulents, having some life in the office adds beauty, and watching something grow is inspiring and sparks joy. If your assistant is not too great with living plants then a bunch of flowers is guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day.
Time off
In today’s digital age, we spend so much time thinking of work. Managing all of our tasks mentally is tiring and it is seldom that we take time for ourselves – guilt-free. Giving staff some time off is welcomed and it is important to make sure this gift is at a time that is convenient for the staff member, not you.
Massage
Any pamper session is well received by admin staff. We offer a variety of treatments from seated head neck and shoulder massages, with an option to add MEED Massage virtual reality, to give your staff a virtual vacation at their desk. Or set up a full My Spa to You and convert your office into a spa for the day, with this option you can choose from four different massage choices or a manicure or pedicure. Each of our massage options comes with a delicious box of fudge to complete the treatment.
Family Photo Shoot
We all think about our family when we are at work, and having gorgeous pictures of them on your desk is a lovely reminder of your purpose and love for them. Not to mention a little brag moment when your peers come by to ask anything.
Personal Branding Workshop
We all want to be empowered. Lori Milner from Beyond the dress is passionate about empowering women and equipping diverse teams with the tools and skills to fulfill their potential in their careers and personal lives. In working to fill the gap between roles, demands, and challenges of the new working world, her full-service consultancy helps individuals to build harmony into their professional and personal lives. She offers talks, coaching, and training.
Lunch
Leave the office and go for lunch. Not only is this a great time out, but eating with peers actually builds trust on a neuroscience level. Salespeople have been offering a free lunch for years to close a deal. Spending time socially with staff encourages them to share openly about their personal life and creates a space to share their feelings about the company at the time too.
Paint & Sip
A fun day out with a souvenir to take home or keep at the office. Paint and sip is an interactive painting workshop with drinks. Take a step-by-step guided art class to create the artwork of your dreams while socialising with teammates.
We hope that we have inspired some food for thought and given you some ideas on how to thank your admin staff, from our team to yours, we wish you a very happy Secretaries day. We also send a special shout-out to all of the Multitasking Ninjas for all of their hard work – THANK YOU![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
