The employee and employer relationship is compassionate yet quite intense. It builds up over time and is enhanced when the employees are appreciated. Just like the employees expect appreciation, the boss also needs the same. Appreciation lets an individual know that they are doing better and there is always room for improvement. Our society has made a stereotypical image of Bosses which is not the complete truth. To eradicate these stereotypes and to appreciate our leaders, and Bosses who have always had our backs, Boss Day is dedicated to them.
Boss Day is celebrated in the United States, Canada, Lithuania, and Romania. These are the only countries that are currently observing Boss Day on October 16 (or the nearest working day) every year since 1958. However, today other countries like India, Australia, Ireland, and Egypt are also celebrating Boss Day. You must be wondering who started celebrating Boss Day. It was Patricia Bays Haroski who first registered for a “National Boss’ Day” in 1958. She chose October 16 because it was her father’s birthday and at that time she was working as a secretary for State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois. She was working for her father and knew the efforts her father put in and wanted to appreciate this day. This is the reason she decided to commemorate a day for celebrating the efforts and hard work put in by bosses.
Bonding and building a rapport with bosses was not observed in that era (maybe today also). So for obvious reasons, it wasn’t celebrated that year itself. In 1962, the governor of Illinois officially accepted Patricia’s plea, understanding the importance of such a significant day. This day was supposed to be one of the days when the relationships between employers and employees were supposed to strengthen. Thus, this day is made for the employees as much as it is for the employers. History stands as a testimony to the fact that Bosses also need to be appreciated for their efforts.
Traditionally Boss Day was celebrated by the employees by gifting their Bosses flowers and chocolates. Many employees would bake a cake to appreciate their Bosses and their constant support and effort. With time the gifting and appreciating process have also evolved. Nowadays, employers receive many corporate gifts but flowers, chocolates, and cakes have been a constant gift to show appreciation to their employers. Gifts like a greeting card or a handwritten appreciation note can also do wonders. The essence of the day lies in appreciating your employer and creating a bond that leads to a healthy work sphere that promotes growth.
Celebrating Boss Day is a one-time chance every year that gives you the opportunity to thank and appreciate your Boss, Manager, and Team leader, who have supported you from day one. Thus, it is a significant day to be celebrated, so ensure to make your Boss feel special on a day dedicated to them.
