Staples Fourth Annual Administrative Professionals’ Day Survey Finds Admins Doing More Work
April 10 2015 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
Survey Finds Budget/Payroll, Human Resources
and Social Media Rate as Top Three Additional Activities Handled By
Admins
Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) fourth annual survey in honor of
Administrative Professionals’ Day on April 22 highlights the
growing workload of administrative assistants across the United
States and Canada. More than half the admins report supporting more
staff than the previous year, following a trend found in the past
three surveys. The survey also showed budget and payroll (46.7
percent), human resources (43.9 percent) and helping out on social
media (23.1 percent) were the top three additional activities
admins take on above and beyond their normal responsibilities.
“Staples’ survey highlights how admins are the backbone of
businesses everywhere,” said Mike Edwards, executive vice
president, merchandising, Staples. “Administrative Professionals’
Day is a perfect opportunity to recognize these office VIPs who
make more happen at their businesses, and Staples makes it easy to
find the perfect gift for every administrative professional.”
The survey also found:
- Admins vs. Bosses: Admins were
rated as better creative problem solvers (57.4 vs. 42.5 percent)
and more tech-savvy (43.4 vs. 29 percent) than their bosses.
Respondents also said admins have a better sense of humor (58.7 vs.
46.1 percent), are a better team player (61.5 vs. 44.4 percent) and
were more likely to be described as a friend (44.3 vs. 29.4
percent) than the boss.
- Loyal: Close to half (45.6
percent) have been with their current company for six or more
years.
- Social Media Savvy: The majority
(84.3 percent) said admins are proficient in social media.
- Non-Existent Virtual Assistant:
Nearly all non-admin respondents report (93.9 percent) they have
never used a virtual assistant.
- Historical Figures vs. Movie
Star: When admins were asked who they would most enjoy as their
boss, historical figures topped the list in the United States,
while movie stars ranked as number one in Canada.
Nearly 8 out of 10 survey participants feel their company does a
good job at making the administrative assistant feel appreciated.
Administrative Professionals’ Day on April 22 is the perfect time
for colleagues and bosses to continue showing their appreciation.
Staples offers the right gift for every admin on their list whether
it’s in-store, on staples.com or staples.ca or through mobile,
including:
- A Staples® Arc customizable leather
notebook system
- A Keurig® coffee brewer
- A stylish, ergonomic Staples®
Professional Series Chair that will keep them comfortable all day
(US only)
- Desk accessories that inspire from the
Style at Staples collection of must-have brands including Cynthia
Rowley, Paperchase, Poppin and Moleskine (US only)
- Eco-friendly office products to help
them stay organized
- A powerful, Staples® Space-Saver
10-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder, that’s hassle-free and compact to fit
under the desk
- A Staples gift card, so they can choose
their perfect product themselves
In celebration of Administrative Professionals’ Day, Staples
teamed up with Erika Paige Handley (@E_paige) and Alex Kattan
(@SettlerofKattan), assistants to Patti Stanger of Bravo’s The
Millionaire Matchmaker, and Bryan Gibbs (@TheBryanGibbs), assistant
to Susan Sarandon. Lindsey Holder (@SavvyAssistants) and New York
Celebrity Assistants (@NYCelebAssts) are also part of the
initiative with Staples to celebrate Administrative Professionals’
Day. These people and organizations will be joining Staples on
April 22, 2015 from 1-2 p.m. (EDT) to host a Twitter party in honor
of admins. Follow their handles along with @Staples and
@StaplesCanada and use the #CelebrateAdmins hashtag to join the
conversation and enter to win great prizes, including amazing tech
items and office products.
About the Survey
This survey of 1,561 admins and non-admins was conducted using
SurveyMonkey.com and was live from March 9, 2015 – March 31,
2015.
About Staples
Staples makes it easy to make more happen with more products and
more ways to shop. Through its world-class retail, online and
delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers shop however and
whenever they want, whether it’s in-store, online, on mobile
devices, or through the company’s innovative buy online, pick-up in
store option. Staples offers more products than ever, such as
technology, facilities and breakroom supplies, furniture, safety
supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print services.
Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates throughout North
and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More
information about Staples (SPLS) is available at
www.staples.com.
StaplesMark Cautela, 508-253-3852Mark.Cautela@Staples.com
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