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Originally known as National Secretaries Day, this holiday is now known as Administrative Professionals Day. Celebrated the last full week of April, Administrative Professionals Week also includes Administrative Professionals Day which is Wednesday of the same week. As the duties of administrative professionals evolved over the years, the name of the week was changed to more accurately describe the varying titles and range of duties performed by these critical individuals that keep businesses running efficiently. Show your appreciation using one of these fantastic gift ideas.

Flowers – No matter what the season or reason, flowers are always appreciated. Since this holiday is celebrated in April, the flower selections are plentiful as bulbs such as tulips and flowers such as roses are in full bloom throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact a local florist or buy flowers online for delivery to your favorite assistant.

Flower Shaped Cookies – If your secretary or assistant has a sweet tooth, think of these floral shaped delights as an edible alternative to a traditional floral arrangement. These gourmet flower cookies are available in floral boxes with long-stemmed chocolate chip cookies. Or consider an iced bouquet of sugar cookies that are shaped like roses, tulips, sunflowers or other flower. Personalized with your custom thank you message, your assistant will be showing it this impressive gift to all her compatriots.

Thank You Gift Basket – Say ‘Thanks for All You Do’ or ‘Happy Administrative Professionals Day’ with a unique gift basket, cookie or candy bouquet. Whether they are a gourmet connoisseur or a sweet tooth, you can easily find a great gourmet gift that is designed especially for them.

Out for Lunch – This is a great and very popular way to recognize and thank your assistant. Best of all, it doesn’t require any pre-planning for on-time gift delivery or shopping for the perfect gift. Just let your assistant choose his or her favorite restaurant and either take them out alone or invite along the entire group that they support.

A Free Vacation Day – An unexpected day off is a great way to say thanks for your support and help over the past year. You have several options here – give them Administrative Professionals Day off which would require you to tell them about their gift ahead of time or give them the great news that day in the form a thank you card along with a note telling them about their extra day off anytime that they choose to use it.

Favorite Store Gift Card – If you have a local mall nearby or your assistant loves to shop at a particular store, a gift card is a great option, especially for groups. Just have the group of people throw in a few dollars each and before you know it, you’ll have enough money to get him or her a gift card with enough money to buy themselves a great gift.

Spa Gift Certificate – What assistant or secretary couldn’t use a relaxing massage or a pampering pedicure? A gift certificate to the spa is an indulgent gift that will help distress and rejuvenate them.

Special Interest or Hobby Gift – Does your assistant have a hobby like golf or tennis or book reading? If so, show that you’ve really put some thought into the gift and give them something associated with that special interest. For instance, give a sleeve of golf balls or a golfing gift certificate to the golf enthusiast and you’ll score a birdie!

Holiday Gifts & Gift Baskets offers a wide range of Administrative Professionals Day gifts. From gourmet gift baskets to cookie gift bouquets to flowers, we have a great gift for your secretary or assistant so shop today!

Established as a way to recognize the significant contribution of secretaries to business operations, Charles Sawyer, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, announced the first National Secretaries Week which was held June 1-7, 1952. National Secretaries Day was declared to occur on the Wednesday of that week (June 4^th, 1952). As the role of secretaries expanded in the work environment, the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) decided to change the name of Professional Secretaries Week and Day to Administrative Professionals Week and Day in the year 2000. Moved in 1955, these Administrative Professionals are now recognized annually during the last full week of April.

Companies generally show their appreciation to their administrative staff using a wide range of either Administrative Professional or Secretary’s Day gifts, luncheons, seminars and other items to promote their professional growth. According to the US Department of Labor, over 4 million people work as administrative assistants and secretaries in the United States.  According to the IAAP, the range of job titles for administrative professionals varies as much as their duties. Their survey showed that 30% hold Administrative Assistant titles, Executive Assistant is held by 18%, 6% are known as Executive Secretary, 5% as Office Manager or Supervisor and 5% hold Secretary Titles. As many as 26% of the respondents reported some other job title with wording such as administrator, coordinator or specialist.  Whatever the job title, these administrative professionals are usually the spokes of the corporate wheel so be sure to recognize their contributions to your company during Administrative Professionals Week.

Holiday Gifts & Gift Baskets offers a wide range of gifts, gourmet food baskets, cookie bouquets and more to send your sentiments of appreciation during Administrative Professionals Week.