Anyone who is lucky to work with a top administrative professional knows they are the true office superhero. From organizing meetings to ensuring everybody has what they need for a successful week, they make work, work!
Administrative Professionals Day (also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day) is observed on Wednesday during the last full week in April each year. From homemade gifts to pulling out all the stops, these 50 gift ideas are sure to make your power-player feel appreciated and valued.
- Donate - Does the employee you could not live without have a cause close to his or her heart? Take up a collection from everyone in the office and make a donation in his or her name.
- Spa Day - Treat your administrative professional with a basket full of bath goodies like sweet-smelling soaps and lotions or take it to the next level and send him or her to the spa for a day of well-deserved pampering.
- Make a List - They keep the office running smoothly, so show your appreciation with a list of all the ways they make a difference.
- Award Day - If your team has more than one administrative professional, host a breakfast or lunch award ceremony and recognize each individual for all that they do.
- Meal Delivery - Arrange to have dinner delivered straight to their door.
- Stock Up - Make the workday a little brighter with colorful sticky notes, an automatic stapler, cool ergonomic mouse pad, awesome writing tools of their choice and a gift card to the office supply store for a supply shopping spree.
- Class Act - Give him or her a gift certificate to participate in a painting class, computer design course, acting lesson — whatever you think they might enjoy.
- Goodie Jar - This easy two-for-one gift is a great way to make your admin feel special. Purchase empty mason jars and fill them with sweet and savory treats. Once the jar is empty, they will have a beautiful keepsake.
- Magic Mug - Gift a fun mug that represents their alma mater, favorite cartoon character, sports team, or personalize it with quotes and words of thanks.
- Notecards - Notecards are perfect for any occasion. Make it personal with a special design or monogram.
