Administrative Professionals Day is an unofficial holiday taking place on the Wednesday of Admin Professionals Week, which in 2015 is April 22 in the United States. Dates may vary in other countries. Before women were common in the workplace, their employment opportunities were limited. Aside from factory work, domestic work or shopkeeping and retail jobs, … Read more
Since 1952, Administrative Professionals Day – formerly known as Secretary’s Day – is observed on the Wednesday of Admin Professionals Week (the last full week in April). In 2013 in the U.S. , the day celebrating the 4 million secretaries, receptionists, admin assistants, and other office professionals falls on April 24. This secular holiday has … Read more
December 12 marks National Poinsettia Day, an observance dedicated to the flower that has become a popular symbol of the holiday season. Close to $200 million is spent on decorative poinsettias every year. But why do we associate the bright red (or white variety) poinsettia with Christmas? During a trip to Mexico in 1828, American … Read more
What happens on the fourth Wednesday in April every year? Administrative Professionals Day! The unofficial holiday is observed by approximately 70% of businesses world-wide as a time to honor admin professionals, admin support, and office workers for their contributions to the workplace. No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. … Read more