In recognition of Administrative Professionals Day 2009, Hyatt released the results of a survey, conducted in association with members of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).
The survey details meeting planning trends and workplace topics including errands that administrative professionals have been asked to do as personal favors for their boss and what they expect, and wish, to receive this year on the special recognition day.
Key findings of the Hyatt Administrative Professional Survey, which was completed by more than 1,000 administrative professionals, include:
- 81 percent are responsible for planning meetings and events and on average they plan four off-site meetings per year
- Meeting and event planning is an Administrative Professional’s second most time consuming office activity, accounting, on average, for 17 percent of their time (trailing only creating documents, which accounts for 26 percent of time)
- 95 percent of Administrative Professionals believe that the budgets to support off-site meetings will shrink in the current economic climate, however, 85 percent still view meetings as valuable
- To stretch smaller budgets, event and meeting planners are choosing locations that require less travel (82 percent) and are limiting food choices (65 percent)
- 44 percent have been asked to do personal errands for their bosses – with the top indiscretions being keeping secrets (24 percent), covering for their bosses (20 percent) and making personal travel arrangements (16 percent)
- 93 percent of Administrative Professionals expect to receive flowers, a card or a lunch out this year for Administrative Professionals Day, however, more than 60 percent wish to be recognized with dinner at a favorite restaurant, a visit to a spa, or an overnight stay with a significant other in an upscale hotel
- 61 percent state that the title that best describe their role as an Administrative Professional is CEO – Chief Everywhere Officer
“Administrative professionals are the backbone of companies from coast to coast, and on this Administrative Professionals Day, we are proud to join with Hyatt to recognize the work and the key role that these individuals play in corporations and organizations across the country,” Barb Horton CAP, president of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.
“The survey results clearly show the important role that Administrative Professionals serve, and how they often go above and beyond the call of duty.”
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