Rethink Admin Week: Give Growth, Not Just Gifts
It’s Admin Week—a moment to pause and recognise the unsung heroes in our organisations.
Traditionally, that recognition has come wrapped in ribbon and sugar: flowers, chocolates, a thank-you lunch, or a card signed by the team. And while these gestures are kind, they’re also… expected. Predictable. And, in many cases, forgettable.
They’re rooted in an old-fashioned etiquette—the idea that appreciation should be polite, pleasant, and temporary. But let’s be honest:
When did a chocolate box ever change someone’s career?
Admin professionals are no longer just gatekeepers or calendar wizards. They’re strategic operators, culture carriers, and often the most emotionally intelligent people in the room. They’re leading without the title, managing without the fanfare, and holding teams together in ways that deserve more than just a bouquet that wilts by Friday.
Why Traditional Admin Week Gifts Fall Short
Chocolates, Cards, and Cut Flowers: Lovely but Limited
Yes, they’re sweet. But they’re also symbolic of a tradition that doesn’t evolve with the times. These gifts celebrate the moment—not the individual. They’re often chosen last minute, and while well-meaning, they don’t reflect the true impact admin professionals have on the teams they support.
Rethinking Appreciation: Growth Over Gifts
Admins Deserve More Than a Thank-You Note
Appreciation should do more than make someone smile—it should make them soar. When you give a gift that encourages growth, you’re sending a message:
“We see your potential, and we’re invested in your future.”
This isn’t about replacing kindness—it’s about deepening it.
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A Modern Gift That Builds Mentorship Readiness
At Tenmentors, we created the Box of Mentors to be a daily-growth companion. It’s not just a product—it’s a mindset tool, designed to spark momentum in three essential areas of happiness: Health, Work, and Relationships.
Each day offers a short, actionable insight that builds confidence, clarity, and self-leadership—the kind of traits admins already model quietly but deserve to own proudly.
Why Mentorship is the Ultimate Form of Recognition
A Gift That Lasts Longer Than a Bouquet
Flowers wilt. Chocolates get eaten. But mentorship habits?
They stick. They evolve. They elevate careers.
The Box of Mentors gives admin professionals the structure and encouragement to start showing up for themselves—not just others.
It’s a gift that says:
“You matter. Not just for what you do, but for who you are becoming.”
This Admin Week, Give a Gift That Grows
Skip the Roses—Start a Growth Journey Instead
Your admin professionals have been showing up for you all year long. Let’s give them something that shows we see them—not just for their efficiency, but for their possibility.
This year, skip the roses.
Start a revolution in how we honour those who keep everything together.
Ready to Make This Admin Week Unforgettable?
Show Your Team You See Their Future, Not Just Their Function
Give a gift that outlasts the week.
One that uplifts, inspires, and helps your team grow—one day at a time.
Give them Tenmentors.
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