Congratulations on Clerk's Day. International Secretary's Day (Day of Professional Administrative Workers)

Today, almost every profession has its own personal holiday. Against this background, it would be somewhat unfair if Secretary's Day did not exist. But such a holiday exists in international and Russian status. Let's take a closer look at the date of its celebration, customs, traditions and history.

What date is this?

Secretary's Day is both Secretary's Day, Administrative Professionals Day, and International Day of this specialty.

Who celebrates the holiday? Of course, not only secretaries. This is the day of everyone on whom the vital activity and efficiency of the office depends:

• assistants (including specialists assisting management of companies and enterprises, management);
• assistant managers, directors;
• speech writers;
• stenographers;
• office managers;
• referents;
• specialists involved in office work.

What date is Secretary's Day?

This professional celebration does not have a specific date of celebration. Traditionally celebrated within the boundaries of the Administrative Week professional workers, which takes place in the United States.

An example of a holiday greeting: “May your responsibility be rewarded with success, attentiveness - career growth, hard work - good material rewards, dedication common cause- comprehensive recognition, incomparable personal qualities- personal happiness. Happy Secretary's Day!"

The holiday itself falls on Wednesday of the last full week of April. If we turn not to the international, but to the Russian version, then the date in 2018 is September 21 (the third Friday of the month). A professional celebration is not an official day off either for secretaries or for all workers in general.

National holidays

We covered the celebration of International Administrative Worker Day. In addition to it, a number of countries have their own national variants:

• Secretary's Day in Russia is celebrated on the third Friday in September.
• In Pakistan it is the third Wednesday in April.
• Australia celebrates the professional secretarial holiday on the first Friday in May.
• In Zimbabwe it is the first Wednesday in September.

history of the holiday

Secretary's Day is a fairly young holiday. It was first celebrated in 1952. This happened in the USA on the initiative of the publicist G. Klemfuss (New York).

Then Administrative Week took place in the first week of June and had a different name - National Secretaries Week. Secretary's Day was celebrated within its framework on Wednesday. Its former name was National Secretary Day. The holiday had several sponsors. The most serious of them was the National American Association of Secretaries.

Already in 1955, National Secretaries and Administrative Officers Week was moved to what is now traditionally the last week of April. Its name itself has also undergone a number of changes:

• In 1981, the name was renamed Professional Secretarial Staff Week.
• In 2000, the modern name was approved. It's Administrative Professionals Week.

Today APW (Administrative Workers Week) is a registered trademark. It belongs to the International Association of Administrative Workers.

History of the holiday in Russia

As for our country, in the Russian Federation until recently, secretaries did not have their own day. The situation changed in 2005. Then an initiative group of workers from Moscow, Novosibirsk, Voronezh, Taganrog, Rostov-on-Don, with the participation of the editors of the magazine "Secretary.ru", proposed to set aside a holiday on the third Friday of every September.

How is the holiday celebrated?

Congratulations on Secretary's Day can be different. Mostly administrative workers are congratulated by their immediate supervisors. This can be either a verbal wish for success in work, or a certificate of gratitude, a memorable gift, or even a bonus.

Many companies have a tradition of organizing buffets and banquets in honor of the occasion. And on Secretary’s Working Day, managers try to burden their subordinates with as little responsibilities as possible. There is a high probability of a festive ending working hours.

Important information about the profession

Let's meet a modern specialist:

• People under 30 years of age are mainly recruited to work as a secretary-administrator, and under 40 years of age as a management assistant.
• Today the secretary is not strictly female profession. Most often, the employer is not concerned about the gender of the employee. Moreover, assistant managers are most often men.
• IN large companies Usually two secretaries work - a clerk and an assistant manager. Depending on the activity, a referent-translator is also required.
• The office manager and secretary today are the face of the company. It must show clients and partners that they are welcome and evoke positive emotions.
• The secretary is obliged not only to successfully cope with his work, but also to help the manager.
• A successful specialist is stress-resistant, sociable, has a good sense of humor and is fluent in skills business communication with people.

Having dealt with the number of Secretary's Day, we should learn a little more about this profession:

• In ancient Rome, a secretary was traditionally a trusted person, a person tasked with keeping secrets.
• The first female secretaries began their work in 1880. This was due to the invention typewriter. Before this, only men worked as secretaries. But in the 20th century, the profession became almost entirely female.
• Today, a secretary is one of the five most in-demand jobs in the world.
• A modern specialist not only answers telephone calls and is a “walking notebook" boss. This is a highly qualified employee with decent work experience, on whom the entire life of the office actually rests.
• Today, more than 1 million secretaries, assistant managers, and office managers work in the Russian Federation. The duration of their working day is 8-12 hours.
• The profession is far from modern. Its existence is known for certain back in the 19th century. Occupations such as provincial were introduced and in the Table of Civil Ranks they occupied 10th and 12th places out of fourteen possible. The requirements for a secretary then were not the same as in modern reality - the employee was only required to write correctly.
• According to some sources, the founding date of the profession in Russia is February 27, 1720. However, back in the 15th century, the work of people keeping business records was popular.

• We owe the emergence of the profession in our country to Peter the Great. He even elevated her to a separate rank. Secretaries then worked for the benefit of the most large factories of its time.
• First professional courses for secretaries opened in imperial Russia in 1868 in Kharkov.
• In 1884, as many as 8 publications devoted to secretarial work were published in our country.
• The profession was quite popular in the 19th century. But in 1925, secretaries were compared to messengers. New round The popularity of the profession in the USSR began in the 70s of the last century.

American film actress Jay Fonda once noted:

An office can do without a director, but it will be lost without a secretary.

This is true. On Secretary's Day, we congratulate responsible, highly qualified and experienced workers.

– Day of the office work service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. The celebration of this day was initially established on January 7 (order No. 301 of May 19, 1997). The date set according to the old style was changed in 2003.

Order No. 5 of 01/05/2003 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation Day of the records management service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Russian Federation was announced on January 20.

The holiday was established in honor of the Office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Various archival records indicate different years of formation of the Chancellery: 1802, 1803, 1804, but the day remains unchanged - January 7.

The office work service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is the same age as the Ministry, created in 1802 during the formation of new centralized management bodies in the country - a fact that speaks of the primary role of office work in government affairs.

The rules for office work were drawn up already at the initial stage of the functioning of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. V.P. Kochubey, appointed Minister of Internal Affairs, studied the work of institutions, identified a number of shortcomings, and changed the order of office work to eliminate them.

Headed the Office of M.M. Speransky, 45 people served under him. The main functionality of the Office is the protection of state secrets and documentation support for the activities of the Ministry.

The paperwork procedure - solving any issue and consolidating the result in a document - probably arose simultaneously with writing.

Creation of documents, accounting, movement, storage – necessary activity administrative apparatus. Oral speech, words, agreements reached and decisions not recorded on paper are often forgotten, distorted, questioned, and not implemented.

For more than 200 years, employees of the clerical service have been conscientiously engaged in document support for the management of the Ministry, are a reliable guarantor of the protection of secret documents, accurately process incoming correspondence, accept written and oral requests from citizens, and monitor the timely resolution of situations regarding them.

The work efficiency of people working with Ministry of Internal Affairs documents depends on the personal competence and professionalism of each employee and affects the organization of the work of the entire ministry.

Recognition of the importance of the work of clerks - holding an annual competition " Best employee records management service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation." The Winners have the opportunity to receive the next title ahead of schedule.

We wish each employee of this complex, painstaking service to be the best, most competent and happiest, to receive an extraordinary title, salary increase and promotion ahead of schedule.

When is this holiday held? International Secretary's Day or, as it is also called, Day of Professional Administrative Workers, is celebrated annually on Wednesday of the last full week of April. In 2020, the holiday falls on April 25.

History and traditions of International Secretary's Day

We will tell you about its history and traditions. International Secretary's Day was first celebrated in the United States in 1952.

The initiator of its establishment was the publicist Harry Klemfuss, who did a lot to popularize the work office workers and changes in their status in the eyes of the public.

He worked for Dictaphone Corporation and considered secretaries to be specialists who deserved recognition and respect.

His idea was supported by the National Association of Secretaries, now known as the International Association of Administrative Professionals.

International Secretary's Day takes place as part of Administrative Professionals Week, which has become traditional in the United States.

How is Secretary's Day celebrated?

How is the celebration going? Usually on this day, office employees congratulate their fellow secretaries and give them gifts. Managers try to burden their subordinates as little as possible on this day, and in a number of companies there is a tradition of organizing a buffet in honor of them.

The holiday is also celebrated by administrators, assistant directors, assistants, office managers, and stenographers.

On International Secretary's Day, these employees are allowed various liberties. So, in Germany, a secretary can cut his boss’s tie. And in England, only on this day can a boss invite his secretary to a festive dinner.

This holiday appeared in Russia not so long ago, but has already become popular. Secretary's Day has been celebrated here since 2005 on the third Friday of September on the initiative of representatives of this profession from large cities of Russia, as well as the editors of the magazine "Secret@r".

According to sociological surveys, this profession is one of the five most in demand in the world.

Modern administrative workers are highly qualified specialists, on whom the work schedule of the manager, document flow in the organization, protocol of receptions and business meetings depend.

Secretaries' responsibilities also include working with courier service, they are responsible for timely delivery of documents to their destination and much more.

Until recently, there was no professional day for secretaries. However, given the importance of this profession, this situation was corrected in 2005. Finally, Secretary's Day was established. 2018 will be a new confirmation of the importance of office workers.

How did the profession of secretary arise?

The name of the profession comes from the word “secret”. In ancient times, all secrets were kept by special trusted persons called secretaries. In the beginning, only males had secrets. They served royalty and high-ranking members of society. Such persons, as a rule, had enormous influence. The importance of their position is indicated by their official titles: general or secretary of state.

With the invention of the first typewriter, representatives of the fair half of humanity began to be hired as secretaries. Women were better at typing. Secretary-assistants were especially popular. At the beginning of the last century, almost only women were in this service.

When exactly this profession appeared in the world is now difficult to determine. As for our country, the period of the reign of the first emperor of Russia can be considered the time when the position of secretary was created. It was then that Peter the Great issued a decree on reducing paperwork.

It should be noted that even before this, there was a position in the Russian state that implied documentary records. Hints of secretarial work appeared at the end of the fifteenth century.

During the time of Peter the Great, the rank of secretary was established. A whole range of requirements were presented to them. Since 1840 on all large enterprises There were already secretaries in Russia. After some time, other enterprises acquired them.

The first secretarial courses appeared in 1868 in Kharkov. It should be noted that in this regard, Russia was a pioneer. In other countries, similar courses appeared later.

In addition, specialized magazines for secretaries appeared. In 1884 there were already 8 of them. At the same time, with the development of industry, numerous advanced training courses for secretaries appeared.

The dawn of secretarial work occurred in the twenties of the last century. However, it is worth noting that this period did not last long. Soon secretaries were equated with typists and delivery boys. Several decades later, this profession ceased to be prestigious at all. At the end of the twentieth century, the importance of secretarial work was again remembered. True, new trends largely came from the West.

What date is the holiday?

Representatives of this profession from many cities of the Russian Federation came up with the initiative to create a professional secretary day. The country's leadership reacted with understanding to such an initiative, and Secretary's Day was established. The date for its celebration was set as the third Friday in September. This year it will be 09/21/18.

Today, such a position exists not only in large enterprises. Secretaries are now found in most organizations and companies. Very often the image of the company, and even successful promotion in the market, depends on them. Experienced secretaries are the right hand of the management of any enterprise or organization. The information that is taken into account by the heads of companies and firms depends on them. Secretaries are obliged:

• welcome guests:
• work with documentation;
• negotiate by phone;
• provide comfortable conditions when meeting visitors (serving drinks, etc.).

It should be noted that there are similar professional days in many countries. For example, in America, seven days are dedicated to office workers. Typically this is the last week of April. The day dedicated to secretaries is celebrated on the last Wednesday of April. This day in 1952 acquired the status international holiday.

The essence of the secretary's work today

The work of a secretary is quite important in our time. A lot of papers and documents pass through it. Work often involves a computer. During the day you have to solve many problems. Very often this work is invisible, but very necessary.

The professionalism of a secretary lies in patience and the ability to find a common language with any visitor. The secretary is the face of any company. The first impression, the result of negotiations, and ultimately the success of the entire team of the organization or enterprise depend on his behavior. He must be constantly self-possessed and be able to warmly welcome any visitor.

Today, for the successful work of a secretary, ordinary erudition is not enough. The secretary must be fluent in computer skills, office work, and sometimes know foreign languages. He must also be sociable and possess psychological skills.

In addition, the secretary must understand the details and specifics of the enterprise, know the fundamental aspects of the production and activities of his organization.

The duties of the secretary also include providing stationery and other materials for meetings, negotiations and various meetings. Often the activities of the entire office depend on it.

The secretary must keep records of all telephone numbers and other contact information of managers and employees of other enterprises and organizations.

To maintain the image of the organization, the secretary must have a culture of communication, have competent speech, and be tactful and delicate.

Every year, the requirements for an office manager are steadily growing. Today, a professional secretary often has higher education.

Advantages and disadvantages of the profession

The advantages of being a secretary include:

• widest circle of contacts;
• ability to organize people;
• absence physical labor;
• possibility of combining execution official duties with studies.

The disadvantages of a secretary include:

• irregular working hours;
• the need to always be in shape and look great, regardless of your mood or other circumstances;
• inability to get sick and be late often.

Events

On Secretary's Day, congratulations are heard from the heads of enterprises and organizations to their assistants. For special merits, bonuses, valuable gifts and other incentives may be given. Most managers value their secretaries and therefore create the most favorable conditions for the rest of office staff. Corporate parties and banquets are often organized in their honor.

Without their imperceptible and persistent work, it would be difficult to imagine what our life would be like at the present time. Therefore, office work is a responsible matter, to which only highly professional employees are allowed. Behind the books, drawings and collection of information there is a huge amount of work, very complex and painstaking, so we definitely need to congratulate those who work in the field of office work and want to improve in what they love. There are such people not only in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but also in any government agency. He will not forget to congratulate them on their professional holiday and wish them all the best, health, good attitude of loved ones, as well as good luck in business and in their personal lives. Congratulations on the day of the records management service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia - January 20.

All office work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Today the holiday is celebrated together.
On a clear and frosty January day
All their colleagues unanimously congratulate them.
Of course, best wishes,
Order in documents and reports.
May tomorrow be better than yesterday
Let the necessary work give you joy.

Office work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
It's painstaking and serious.
But you are so grateful to fate,
And your choice was completely conscious.
Your holiday has arrived today
I want to wish you so much.
To have enough time and energy
You should follow the beaten path.

You are valued and respected in the Ministry of Internal Affairs,
All documents are confidently trusted.
After all, office work is your sphere,
And you understand it skillfully.
Today we congratulate you on your day,
We wish you success in your work.
So that the documents are always in order.
So that there are no snags or overlaps.

You have been in the Ministry of Internal Affairs not so long ago,
You work in office work.
But we still achieved a lot
Let me congratulate you today.
May success always await you in your work,
Let everything be perfect in the documents.
Let there be no overlaps or interference,
Let your career growth be dynamic.

A responsible mission has been entrusted to you,
After all, in the Ministry of Internal Affairs the papers are all so serious.
But in office work you are an absolute ace,
There are no blunders, errors or oddities in your service.
On your holiday we want to say thank you
For impeccable work and deep knowledge.
So I want to wish you goodness and happiness.
May all your dreams and desires come true.

Working with documents requires care.
You cope with it easily, everyone thanks you.
And on your well-deserved holiday you should rest,
Please accept my congratulations and best wishes.
Let the paperwork process flow quickly,
Let work matters get along and be argued.
We wish you to reach such dizzying heights,
May your service be a joy and to your liking.

Working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs is prestigious and honorable.
You have all the documents, papers and reports.
Accounting for correspondence and a lot of other things.
There is a lot of work, and this is not the limit.
Congratulations on your holiday, thank you for your work.
Sometimes it is invisible, but so invaluable.
We would like to wish you peaceful weekdays.
Prosperity, personal happiness, and loyal friends.