Happy Boss Day 2021: Boss’s Day or national boss day is commemorated on October 16 to foster the bond between bosses and employees.
Having a boss who is supportive and caring is indeed a blessing. When you have a good boss, your experience at a company becomes enjoyable.
The day was first observed by Patricia Bays Haroski in the year 1958. She served as a secretary for a State Farm Insurance firm in Deerfield, Illinois, US. She picked October 16 as the day to observe National Boss Day and registered it with the chamber of commerce of the United States.
Haroski chose the date of October 16 as it was her father’s birthday, who was also her boss.
Although, Boss’s Day earned a great popular in the past few years, but it’s grand observance began only in the year 1979, when Hallmark Cards recognized this day and began to push promotions for this day.
This annual observance aims to smoothen the rapport between the employer and employee and offers a day to celebrate and appreciate all that the good bosses in our corporate world do for us.
From taking a firm stand against overworking to protecting their team in any scenario, the role of a boss in diverse and extremely challenging.
The day aims to highlight this and the especially new struggles that new bosses that new bosses across the world have endured, adapting to the Work From Home system.
Happy Boss Day 2021: HISTORY
Boss’s Day has its origin in the United States. It was Patricia Bays Haroski, who worked as a secretary for the State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois, who wanted her colleagues and subordinates to display their appreciation for their employer, who happened to be her father.
She registered National Boss’s Day with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in the year 1958 and chose October 16 as the date as it happened to be her father’s birthday.
Haroski felt that her father and all bosses deserved appreciation for the leadership and mentorship that they provide to their employees. She wanted employees to be appreciative of their superiors and hoped such celebrations would help improve relationships and camaraderie between managers and employees. Illinois Governor Otto Kerner approved Haroski’s registration in 1962 and proclaimed the day.
BOSS DAY: CRITICISM
Critics of Boss’s Day claim that such celebrations put undue pressure on workers to please their employers. It is the employers who must appreciate employees for their hard work and dedication to meet the targets, deadlines and help the companies earn a profit, not the other way around.
It may be morally questionable for employers to seek or accept appreciation and/or gifts from their subordinates. This, critics feel, allows employers to project an air of supremacy before their employees. Despite such legitimate criticisms, Boss’s day celebrations are on the rise, globally.
However, you know that we’ve all had some of the funniest moments with our bosses and they are etched in our hearts permanently.
Now Social media is filled with funny boss memes and jokes that you can send to your boss today to make ROFL hard and remind them of those hilarious moments!
Happy Boss Day 2021: Here are some messages to make your boss celebrate his/ her day
One day a year isn’t enough to recognize you and the great work you do. Thanks! Happy Boss Day
Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate everything you do for this company and the employees who work for it. Happy Boss Day!
We just wanted you to know, we’d be at a loss if you weren’t our boss. Happy Boss’s Day!
Great jobs start with great bosses. I’m so lucky to be on your team! Happy Boss’s Day.
There is no question that as our leader you bring positivity to the office. Happy Boss’s Day!
It’s a pleasure to work with a manager who always brings out the best in people. Happy Boss’s Day!
Our Boss: Where problems go to die. Keep up the great work! Happy Boss’s Day.
You are that rare combination of someone who can listen to and deal with complaints, but also give perfect compliments. Happy Boss’s Day!
I know I’m your favorite employee, but this Boss’s Day, I wanted you to know that everyone else thinks you like them too. Happy Boss’s Day!
To the person whose job I never (ever, ever) want. Happy Boss’s Day!
Well, I wasn’t very productive today as I was picking out your card. Happy Boss’s Day!
To the ringleader of this circus that we call, “Work.” You make the show exciting every day. Happy Boss’s Day.
Boss’s Day Quotes:
“If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss, he doesn’t have tenure.” – Bill Gates
“A good manager is a man who isn’t worried about his/her own career, but rather the careers of those that work for him.” – HSM Burns
“One measure of leadership is the caliber of people who follow you.” – Dennis A. Peer
“Managers are people who do things right, while leaders are people who do the right thing.” – Warren Bennis
“If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss, he doesn’t have tenure.”
