October 16: National Boss’s Day

What do people do on National Boss’s Day?

Boss’s Day is dedicated to all employers and provides a prospect of improving the workplace relationships between employers and their staff.  This observance also gives employees a chance to recognize those in supervisory positions.

Some people give their bosses cards, gift certificates, or flowers on Boss’s Day. This observance is becoming increasingly popular in various workplaces.

Background

The concept of National Boss Day began in 1958 when Patricia Bays Haroski, then an employee at State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Illinois, registered the holiday with the United States Chamber of Commerce. She designated October 16 as the special day because it was her father’s birthday. Haroski’s purpose was to designate a day to show appreciation for her boss and other bosses. She also hoped to improve the relationship between employees and supervisors.

Four years later in 1962, Illinois Governor Otto Kerner backed Haroski’s registration and officially proclaimed the day. The event’s popularity is growing outside the United States and is now also observed in countries such as Australia, India, and South Africa.

This is a great day to express appreciation to that mentor, supervisor or boss helping you with your career.

Here’s a way to send him or her a Thank You greeting card.

It’s free – as my thanks to you, a reader of my blog.

Here’s what to do: click on this link.  You will be brought to a web page where you can watch a short video, select a real card, add a photo if you wish, personalize the message, and add the recipient’s name and address.  Tell us when to put it in the mail; we’ll add the postage and deliver this to your employer in time for October 16 National Boss’s Day.

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