National Boss's Day is an annual observance marked in the United States of America (USA) on October 16. The day is also known as Bosses Day or Boss' Day and celebrates the kindness that bosses show to their employees. The day aims to show appreciation and gratitude to bosses and supervisors for their leadership, guidance, and support. Bosses play a crucial role in any organization as they provide the overall vision and direction for their teams or departments. They set goals, establish priorities, and create a roadmap for achieving organizational objectives, and their impact and guidance can be far-reaching. The holiday was established in the 1950s when Patricia Bays Haroski, an employee at State Farm Insurance Company, registered October 16 as Boss's Day with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As Boss's Day 2023 nears, here’s all you need to know about the history and significance of the day.

National Boss's Day 2023 Date

National Boss's Day 2023 will be celebrated on Monday, October 16.

National Boss's Day History

In 1958, Patricia Bays Haroski registered National Boss' Day’ with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She was working as a secretary for State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Illinois for her father at the time and chose October 16, which was her father's birthday. The purpose of designating a special day for the boss at the workplace was to show appreciation for her bosses, which she thought they really deserved. Four years later, in 1962, Illinois Governor Otto Kerner backed Haroski's registration and officially proclaimed the day. Since then, October 16 has been celebrated as Boss's Day in the USA.

National Boss's Day Significance

Boss's Day honours the good and kind bosses who help employees grow and develop their skills. They offer guidance, training, and mentorship to help team members reach their full potential. Employees take this day as an opportunity to express their love and gratitude to the best bosses by expressing thanks through a card, a small gift, or even a kind message. Some workplaces organize special events or gatherings to celebrate their bosses. Boss's Day aim is to foster positive relationships between employees and their supervisors and to recognise the contributions bosses make to the work environment.

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