Honoring The Professionals In Your Midst

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Did you know that Wednesday, April 23rd is Administrative Professionals Day? Since I am a Virtual Assistant this one is circled in red on my calendar.  

It’s easy to overlook those working virtually who make running the office easier but I’m going to give you seven quick ideas of how you can honor the professionals in your midst:

1. Send an email or e-card to just say “Thanks” for your hard work.  It’s amazing the weight a simple e-card can carry to let someone know you notice the difference they make in your business success and growth. We all like to know we’re doing well and making a difference.
2. Treat your professional to lunch. If your professional works virtually then surprise him/her with a gift card or other food treat delivered right to their office door.
3. Invite your professional to take an extra 1/2 hour when on their lunch break. This could be used for running errands, reading a book, or whatever the professional desires. Just a small perk but one that will be appreciated and noticed.
4. Consider lightening the workload for one day. Or, assign projects that you know your professional enjoys working on.  Save the tedious hair-pulling project for later in the week.
5. Have your professional go home an hour early for the day or come in an hour later.  The extra personal time is really quite a nice treat!
6. If you’re working with a virtual professional, then increase the number of contract hours for the month. The added income will be welcomed.
7. Refer your virtual professional to someone who you know could benefit from his/her services. Then drop an email or note to let your professional know you referred them.

Hope you do something special to honor your professional. I’d love to hear your stories so drop me a note and let me know what you will be doing.

Until the next leaf falls,

~Ruth

PS: In honor of Administrative Professionals Day take advantage of my special offer — pay for 5 hours of services and receive 1 hour free!  Offer good through April 30, 2008. 

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