The 2009 Benchmarking Survey
In 2009, members of IAAP were randomly selected and asked to participate in a benchmarking survey. Read about the survey results.

The Founder of APW Died
On July 27, the founder of Administrative Professionals Week died.

Annual Report
Read IAAP's 2008-2009 annual report.

Admins are taking on more work, survey says
During the current economic downturn administrative professionals are increasing their workload and expanding their roles when office staff is downsized.
 

Bosses Can Make or Break a Job
In a recent survey 45 percent of admins questioned said the top reason they'd leave their job is because of a bad boss..

Survey Gives Green Light to March Madness Activities at Work
In March, team spirit at the office may be more about whose favorite college is in the NCAA basketball tournament than how well coworkers collaborate. OfficeTeam recently asked more than 1,000 managers whether March Madness activities, such as watching game highlights or engaging in friendly competitions, affect morale and productivity. Forty-one percent of those surveyed felt the college basketball playoffs have a positive effect on employee morale. The majority (56 percent) also said March Madness activities do not impact productivity, and 22 percent of respondents believed the festivities actually boost workers’ output. Read more...

Survey: Adapting to New Culture Top Concern When Re-entering Workforce
Starting a new job can feel a lot like the first day of school -- you just want to fit in. In a recent survey by OfficeTeam, nearly one-third (32 percent) of workers interviewed said acclimating to a different corporate culture and colleagues would pose the greatest challenge when re-entering the workforce after an extended absence. Respondents also cited learning new technologies or protocols (23 percent) and adjusting their routines or schedules (22 percent) as top concerns. Read more...

OFFICETEAM ANNOUNCES 2010 ADMINISTRATIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Entry Deadline April 30, 2010
OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) are accepting nominations for the sixth annual Administrative Excellence Award. The award is given to an administrative professional who demonstrates a commitment to leadership and education, and provides meaningful contributions to his or her employer. Nomination information and an online submission form are available at www.officeteamaward.com. The deadline for entries is April 30, 2010. Read more...