What is National Boss’s Day?
National Boss’s Day was created as a day for employees to thank their bosses for being kind, supportive, and fair throughout the year. National Boss’s Day is generally observed on October 16. Some people question the validity of this type of ‘holiday’, while others enjoy celebrating it.
The origin of National Boss’s Day goes back to Patricia Bays Haroski. She was a secretary for her father at State Farm Insurance in Illinois. She wanted a day to celebrate her dad as her boss and not only as her dad. In 1962, the Governor of Illinois, Otto Kerner, registered and officially proclaimed the day “National Boss’s Day.” It was another 17 years until Hallmark decided to capitalize on this “holiday” and began offering a card for sale in 1979.
How to Celebrate Boss’s Day in Your Office
If you and your teammates are planning on celebrating Boss’s Day in the office, you are probably brainstorming ideas and unique ways to celebrate. Some members of your team may not be able to contribute monetarily, so we’ve compiled a list of inexpensive Boss Day ideas. If you choose to recognize your boss on this day, here are fun yet affordable ways to show your appreciation.
6 Fun and Affordable Ideas for Celebrating Boss’s Day
1. Have a potluck
A potluck is when each person in the office brings a dish to share with everyone on the team. With each team member bringing one dish to share, it turns out to be a fun party with lots of delicious flavors to feast on. Host a Culinary team building program and make it a fun competition!
2. Bring breakfast
A dozen donuts from your local bakery are probably less than $10. This is a great way to show your boss how much you appreciate them, with only a small contribution from each employee. Everyone can enjoy a special treat and kick the day off by eating breakfast together for just a few dollars.
3. Gift a Bouquet of Flowers
Flowers are a simple but thoughtful Boss Day Gift. Flowers are given to recipients for numerous reasons, including love, apologies, sympathy, and kindness. A simple bouquet of flowers could express your gratitude to your boss, and they can keep them on their desk for the rest of the week as a reminder of how amazing their team is.
4. Create a Handmade Team Card
If you’re on a tight budget, this is one of the best DIY Boss Day ideas. Each team member can use their creative side to decorate and express their gratitude to their boss on a large card. It’s low-cost, but high-impact.
5. Decorate Their Workspace
If your boss is the type who likes surprises, then decorating their workspace would be the perfect gift. Imagine when they walk into the office in the morning, thinking it’s a regular day, and see streamers, balloons, and fun decor in their office.
6. Give a Gift Card
With a small pooled contribution, your team can present a gift card to your boss’s favorite coffee shop, restaurant, or retail store. It’s a flexible way to say thanks and lets your boss treat themselves after work.
Celebrating Boss’s Day Is a Thoughtful Gesture
So, if you appreciate your boss and think they are doing a fantastic job, don’t forget them on October 16. This is a perfect opportunity to prove you are hands down the best employee on Boss’s Day.
