As we transition into a new year, it’s always a great time to look ahead, and 2014 is looking set to be an amazing year for all secretaries and administrators in the workplace.
Did you know that a fifth of the world’s working population works in Administration? That’s a huge number of people to celebrate The International Year Of The Secretary and Admin Assistant
–or IYOTSA 2014.
IYOTSA is the brainchild of members of PAFSA, the Professional Association for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (South Africa), which has more than 9,000 members.
I learned of IYOTSA through Lucy Brazier, a UK-based publisher of the international magazine Executive Secretary. Lucy has taken on the role of Global Brand Ambassador for IYOTSA 2014.
“IYOTSA are hoping to appoint official Ambassadors for IYOTSA in every country during 2014. I am delighted to have been appointed official Ambassador for IYOTSA 2014 in Singapore.”
– Shirley Taylor
If you are a secretary, PA, admin assistant, executive assistant, or other such title, and if you’re open to exploring or sharing in this dream, please join the IYOTSA LinkedIn group, follow this link to the IYOTSA Facebook page, and follow IYOTSA here on Twitter.
If you’re an employer, you can help too. We need your support. I will be sharing more with you in the coming weeks about how you can help.
Meanwhile, enjoy your new year fun and festivities. And in 2014, let’s join together to support and celebrate The International Year of the Secretary and Admin. After all…
“You can go fast if you go alone. But you can go faster if you go together. Let’s go together, let's work together, and let's make it a terrific 2014 for The International Year of the Secretary and Admin Assistant!”