April 22 is National Administrative Professionals Day

Administrative Professionals Day is an observance that takes place on the Wednesday of the last week of April. It is a day to recognize the work that administrative professionals such as secretaries, administrative assistants, and receptionists, among others, do and how they are essential not only to their respective workplaces but also to the economy around the world.

It is not a public holiday, and most people celebrate the day while at work.

Fascinating facts

Administrative professionals help us in every walk of life, but did you know?...

• Only 17.4 percent of administrative assistants are male, whilst a massive majority of 82.6% of administrative assistants are female. 

• Male administrative professionals earn about 6% more than females do working in the same role. 

• Nearly 80% of administrative assistants are over forty years old. 

• The average tenure of an administrative assistant in a role is one to two years. 

• Famous comedian Joan Rivers, and writer J.K. Rowling were administrative professionals working as secretaries before getting their breaks. 

Above information about Administrative Professional Day and more can be found at: https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/administrative-professionals-day/