History of Boss’s Day

The origin of National Boss’s Day dates back to 1958 when Patricia Bays Haroski, an employee at State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois, registered it with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Haroski chose the date because it was her father’s birthday. And who was her boss? ….her father. The holiday has since been introduced to numerous countries around the world. Top characteristics of a good boss: fair, honest, understanding, approachable and a good communicator.

Even bosses need to be shown recognition and told that they too are appreciated. Wednesday, October 16th, 2013, is your chance to both tell and show your boss how much you appreciate him or her. Don’t be shy!

Boss’s Day Ideas

Show your appreciation for their leadership, compassion, mentoring and support! Take your boss out to lunch with your co-workers. Splitting the bill among you makes this an affordable activity. Take the time to stop in their office and say thank you for their help. Present him or her with an inspirational gift or a token of appreciation that is work appropriate. It should be something that is both stylish and functional so that it is used often and looked upon fondly as a constant reminder of how his or her team appreciates the job he or she is doing.