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© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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You Think You Get Weird Requests at Work?
Strangest Requests Administrative Professionals Have Received
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
OfficeTeam and the International Association of
Administrative Professionals (IAAP) asked more than
2,000 administrative professionals to recount the
wackiest requests they’ve received at work.
Here are a few of the
most unusual responses:
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Cut off the boss’s tie that was caught in the paper shredder.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Help land a helicopter on top of the building.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Mail a box of dirt.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Translate a presentation slide deck from German to English.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Write a skit about hand-washing.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Communicate between two executives
who were not speaking to each other.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Send an email to staff explaining
how to flush the toilet properly.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Monitor and track odor complaints in the new building.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Assemble a power washer.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Take samples of toilet paper from all the
office bathrooms and compare them.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Organize a hula-hoop
competition for executive staff.”
Although administrative professionals often help with company
events, they couldn’t have planned for these requests:
“Find toy stick horses for
a Western-themed event.”
“Purchase and assemble Christmas
trees in seven office locations.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
“Decorate a roasted pig
for a department luau.”
“Rent a nun costume for an event.”
“Get 150 pairs of logoed
earmuffs for a party the next day.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Others worked with a bunch of animals -- literally:
“Get a snake out of the
women’s bathroom.”
“Take care of the
office’s pet snails.”
“Find two-inch plastic monkeys
and order 500 of them.”
“Remove nesting geese
from the front door area.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
For some assistants, the requests were travel-related:
“Call airport security to
locate a lost shoe.”
“Get a visa to India in
two hours.”
“Give driving directions to a
cab driver in a different state.”
“Call a hotel in London to request
soft pillows for the CEO.”
Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
About the Study
The findings are part of Office of the Future, a new research project from
OfficeTeam and IAAP that examines evolving workplace trends impacting
administrative professionals.
Access an infographic highlighting additional survey results, a cheat sheet
for writing effective job descriptions and the latest Office of the Future
insights at officeteam.com/ootf.
© 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
About OfficeTeam:
OfficeTeam, a Robert Half company, is the nation’s leading
staffing service specializing in the temporary placement of
highly skilled office and administrative support professionals.
officeteam.com
About the International Association of Administrative Professionals:
The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
is the world’s largest association for administrative support staff, with more
than 450 chapters and approximately 16,000 members worldwide.

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You Think You Get Weird Requests at Work?

  • 1. © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. officeteam.com You Think You Get Weird Requests at Work? Strangest Requests Administrative Professionals Have Received
  • 2. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) asked more than 2,000 administrative professionals to recount the wackiest requests they’ve received at work. Here are a few of the most unusual responses:
  • 3. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Cut off the boss’s tie that was caught in the paper shredder.”
  • 4. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Help land a helicopter on top of the building.”
  • 5. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Mail a box of dirt.”
  • 6. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Translate a presentation slide deck from German to English.”
  • 7. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Write a skit about hand-washing.”
  • 8. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Communicate between two executives who were not speaking to each other.”
  • 9. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Send an email to staff explaining how to flush the toilet properly.”
  • 10. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Monitor and track odor complaints in the new building.”
  • 11. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Assemble a power washer.”
  • 12. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Take samples of toilet paper from all the office bathrooms and compare them.”
  • 13. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Organize a hula-hoop competition for executive staff.” Although administrative professionals often help with company events, they couldn’t have planned for these requests: “Find toy stick horses for a Western-themed event.” “Purchase and assemble Christmas trees in seven office locations.”
  • 14. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. “Decorate a roasted pig for a department luau.” “Rent a nun costume for an event.” “Get 150 pairs of logoed earmuffs for a party the next day.”
  • 15. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Others worked with a bunch of animals -- literally: “Get a snake out of the women’s bathroom.” “Take care of the office’s pet snails.” “Find two-inch plastic monkeys and order 500 of them.” “Remove nesting geese from the front door area.”
  • 16. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. For some assistants, the requests were travel-related: “Call airport security to locate a lost shoe.” “Get a visa to India in two hours.” “Give driving directions to a cab driver in a different state.” “Call a hotel in London to request soft pillows for the CEO.”
  • 17. Source: OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the U.S. and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. About the Study The findings are part of Office of the Future, a new research project from OfficeTeam and IAAP that examines evolving workplace trends impacting administrative professionals. Access an infographic highlighting additional survey results, a cheat sheet for writing effective job descriptions and the latest Office of the Future insights at officeteam.com/ootf.
  • 18. © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. About OfficeTeam: OfficeTeam, a Robert Half company, is the nation’s leading staffing service specializing in the temporary placement of highly skilled office and administrative support professionals. officeteam.com About the International Association of Administrative Professionals: The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is the world’s largest association for administrative support staff, with more than 450 chapters and approximately 16,000 members worldwide.