Flower Care Blog : Advice from Florists

Professional Secretaries Week is the one, well deserved, week a year that’s specifically focused on appreciating those who keep businesses running smoothly, but are often overlooked…the secretaries.  Secretaries generally do not get invited to business appreciation meetings, parties or company luncheons, despite the fact that they are a vital part of the day-to-day operation of most companies, which is why “National Secretaries Week” was created in 1952 and in 1981 the name was changed to Professional Secretaries Week.

So what do you do to say thank you and show your appreciation to your secretary?  It’s important to send the right message and keep your gift business oriented.  Be sure to avoid intimate gifts, like jewelry, clothes or gift certificates for personal care items.  However, gifts can be individualized to the specific person, which is why flowers and plants make excellent gifts for Professional Secretaries Week.

Here are some suggestions on flowers to use and the meanings they convey:
•    Alstroemeria lily signifies wealth, prosperity and fortune
•    Bird of Paradise denotes good perspective and faithfulness
•    Heather (lavender) demonstrates admiration
•    Iris symbolize wisdom and compliments
•    Sunflowers designate adoration and pride

This year Professional Secretaries Week is April 19th-23rd.  Vogue Flowers has a variety of arrangements and plants perfect for Professional Secretaries Week available for delivery nationwide, browse our selection here.