National Receptionists’ Day:

This day was observed on the second Wednesday of May as a token of appreciation for all the men and women who work in this field. This day is celebrated for all the receptionists who help run the office or business in an easier way.

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Why National Receptionists’ Day?

The National Receptionists’ day presents us with the opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate our receptionists for the work they put in every day and how they make the office function a lot smoother.

It is often noticed that receptionists are treated harshly or with disrespect by their superiors and their regular co-workers. This can take a toll on their mental health, which may further lead to miscommunication and other disturbances in the office environment.

Receptionists are often overlooked and underappreciated mainly because they never get paid enough for the number of duties they perform and the number of responsibilities they carry out every day.

Although there should not be a need for a particular day to realize the importance of our receptionists’, this day was particularly announced to celebrate their contributions to the company. This year it was on 12th May, the second Wednesday of the month.

The receptionists are responsible for making appointments and working as a secretary for the managers, but they also carry out the additional responsibilities to represent their company to the potential clients and guests.

Many receptionists perform multiple activities and carry out different responsibilities such as screening out potential candidates applying to the company, making it a lot easier for the HRs.

If you are close to someone who is a receptionist or happen to know them in general, make sure that you listen to them and acknowledge them while they are sharing their concerns related to their work or just in general.

How can we celebrate National Receptionists’ Day:

There are various ways which can help you celebrate this day and appreciate all the men and women around you who work as a receptionist.

• You can make sure to extend your support and appreciation for the people you know are working as receptionists’. You can also tag them on your socials with the hashtag- #NationalReceptionistsDay.
• You can bring them their favorite gifts such as chocolates or flowers to their work and make them feel appreciated and acknowledged. But, a token of love need not necessarily be something materialistic.
• You can also give them a thank you card for their work every day of the year and make the company operational. They should not be left feeling that their efforts might be going unappreciated or overlooked.
• Giving your receptionists’ a raise would also be a great way to show your appreciation for the efforts and work they put in every day.
• They deserve a day off to rejuvenate and celebrate a self-care day, which would only enhance their potential and benefit the company’s performance. This would also help them in destressing.

Interesting facts about National Receptionists’ Day:

• In a survey by the Bureau of Labour Statistics, it has been found that there are over a million receptionists’ in the United States.
• The opening of the job profile for a receptionist, more specifically a secretary, began around the 1870s when mass production of typewriters created job openings for a secretary.
• In 1942, The National Secretaries Association was formulated to make more and more people aware of this job profile and profession.
• Further in the year 1960, the Women’s Rights Movement carried out the demands for higher wages and provision of better amenities for the secretaries.
• The popular American sitcom- ‘the office’ is one of the top-rated sitcoms in American television because it portrays the functioning of an office in a documentary format, where Jenna Fisher played the role of ‘Pam’ (the office receptionist and secretary), making millions of people completely hooked to the show for her incredible performance.

History of National Receptionists’ Day:

The day was mainly founded in order to extend a token of appreciation and support for the receptionists and the secretaries who might sometimes go underappreciated or overlooked in their office environment.

This day was founded by The Director of the National Receptionists’ Association in the year 1991 to “gain awareness and appreciation of the role of receptionists’ in a business setting and to provide community and support for receptionists nationwide,” this was the idea behind the formation of the National Receptionists’ Day.