Fun facts about Administrative Professionals Day

BOSTON — Interesting facts about administrative professionals, in honor of Administrative Professionals Day.

1. There are estimated

administrative professionals in the United States.

2.

over the years have included office clerk, receptionist, secretary, office manager, staff assistant and executive assistant.

3. Joan Holloway on "Mad Men" has been voted the most popular administrative professional on TV. She ended up getting a partnership in the fictional advertising company.

4.

it was changed to Professional Secretaries Day in 1981. In 2000, the holiday became Administrative Professionals Day.

5. Administrative Professionals Day is one of the largest workplace celebrations.

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