Don’t Forget to Say Thanks Tomorrow

When the phones go offline, who makes sure every one of them is back online? When there’s a birthday to celebrate, who makes sure there’s plenty of cake to go around? Do you need more hints, or can you figure out where this is going?

Tomorrow is National Administrative Professionals Day, so make sure you take the time to thank all of the people who keep your office running smoothly.

According to the Staples’ My Real Job survey, office managers are now performing the tasks that used to be accomplished by eight or nine people. “More and more, workers are required to wear many hats to fulfill their workplace roles,” says Tory Johnson, CEO of Women for Hire, a recruitment services firm. “This incredible range of duties can create significant challenges with managing time effectively and achieving work-life balance.” In fact, 53 percent of administrative professionals perform such a wide range of tasks that they describe themselves as the “chief operating officers” of their workplace.

Despite the difficult range of jobs covered by these workers, most say that hearing a simple “thank you” is the best part of their day. Check out the My Real Job Web site for more information about the survey and how to show appreciation to the backbone of your office tomorrow in honor of National Administrative Professionals Day.