Adecco & IAAP Celebrate Administrative Professionals Week & Launch 2nd Annual Adecco Mentor Award Call for Entries
MELVILLE, N.Y. (April 22) – In recognition of Administrative Professionals Week which is celebrated internationally from April 19-25, Adecco Group North America, the world leader in recruitment and workforce solutions, and the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) are pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2 nd Annual Adecco Mentor Award. 2009 marks the third year Adecco and IAAP have partnered to honor those who foster the growth and development of the vital administrative professional community.
There are currently over 4 million administrative professionals in the U.S. , an integral part of the 150 million strong American workforce, and the importance of talented administrative professionals can be seen now more than ever. In addition, the industry continues to grow as the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that administrative professional positions will be among the most new jobs entering the economy in the coming years, all further evidence around the need for strong mentorship of these professionals.
“As businesses evolve in the current climate, administrative professionals are assuming responsibility and oversight of projects formerly reserved for managers and other company leaders,” said Barb Horton CAP, president of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. “With a workforce of over 1 million professionals in the United States alone, we are proud to partner with the IAAP to honor the unsung heroes of the workplace,” says Bernadette Kenny, Chief Career Officer at Adecco USA . “Times of economic uncertainty remind us that you cannot put a price on the professional and moral lessons mentors bring to the workplace. It's important we take time to honor those who make the office a place of learning and growth.”
Further details about the Adecco Mentor Award and entry process are as follows:
Nominations are being accepted on adeccousa.com or iaap-hq.org until June 19,2009. All professionals are encouraged to nominate their mentor or a colleague as an outstanding administrative professional who has taken the initiative to serve as a mentor to others.
- Nominees must meet the following requirements:
- Serve in an administrative role
- Act as an exceptional role model and mentor
- Make key contributions to team
- Exhibit a high level of professionalism and dedication to colleagues and customers
- Use efficiency and multi-tasking skill to advance the goals of the company
- Display strong ethical beliefs and a stellar character
- The 1st-place winner of the Adecco Mentor Award receives:
- Complimentary round-trip airfare and lodging for the IAAP International Convention & Education Forum
- International recognition from Adecco and IAAP including a feature in OfficePro magazine
- A $1,000 cash prize
- A $3,000 training scholarship to further career as mentor
- A complimentary 1-year international membership to IAAP