- Current
Business Research: IAAP offers the most up-to-date current
business research and trends available for the administrative
profession. Members receive tools and knowledge necessary to become more
effective contributors to their employers. By reading IAAP publications
and attending IAAP educational events, members stay on top of their
profession.
- Encourages
Communication: Individual members attend local chapter
meetings specifically geared to business topics which then allows for
opportunities of open communication between management and
administration, producing better working relationships.
- Recruitment:
Employers have access to an elite network of administrative
professionals who take pride in their profession and are continually
striving to succeed; which in turn can assist in your recruitment needs.
IAAP members are better prepared, front-line "ambassadors" for their
employers. Having knowledgable professionals on staff reflects well on
your business or service.
- Retainment:
Raises admins to a professional level that serves all corporate team
members well (managers and other professionals perceive admins in new
ways...may also help in delegating more work to admins as they are seen
as capable professionals). New feelings of self-worth and competence
empower admins to tackle more (and more difficult) challenges instead of
waiting for assignments...it helps managers get more done with the
confidence it is being done right. Members also receive leadership
training and experience that builds their confidence and teamwork
skills.
- Maximum
benefits - minimum costs: IAAP members receives tools and
knowledge necessary to become more effective contributors to their
employers. By reading IAAP publications and attending IAAP educational
events, members stay on top of their profession. When seeking ideas and
know how for a specific project, IAAP members don't have to reinvent the
wheel. They can call on the support of their peers and/or headquarters
for advice and for direction on available resources, often saving
organizations valuable time and money.
- Increased
Professionalism: Workers experience professionalism first-hand
and aspire to greater professional heights which builds a team spirit
among other admins across departments and facilities.
We
encourage you and your administrative staff to join IAAP and experience
all our association has to offer.