Receptionists are the 'front line' personnel in the business setting. They are the first person a client has contact with and they set the tone of the business transaction to follow. Their interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette and communication skills are very important elements in greeting clients, responding to their inquiries and representing the company overall. They are the company’s director of first impressions.
National Receptionists Day was initiated in 1990 by Jennifer Alexander, the director of National Receptionists Association. The mission of National Receptionists Day is to gain awareness and appreciation for the role of receptionists in the business setting, and to provide community and support for receptionists nationwide.
Companies observe National Receptionists Day in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. A popular celebratory effort is to write up a proclamation from the company which officially recognizes National Receptionists Day and their receptionist. Proclamation forms are available for download from the association website. There are also National Receptionists Day mugs and pens available for sale.
For more details please visit the website: www.nationalreceptionists.com.
Jennifer Alexander
National Receptionists Association
203-273-1179