October 16th is National Boss's Day or Boss's Day. While the day is often mocked as greeting card holiday it was actually started by a secretary to honor her boss and her father. In 1958 Patricia Bays Haroski registered "National Boss' Day" with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Four years later the Governor of Illinois proclaimed the day to be Boss's Day in Illinois, thereby supporting her request. Hallmark did not join in on the Boss's Day celebration until 1979.

Bosses can be the butt of many water cooler jokes or well respected mentors and advocates. In these tighter economic times, many bosses are not only responsible for managing a team of employees but also must shoulder a long list of tasks.

Boss's day is a day in which employees can offer a bit of goodwill or a kind gesture to their mentor, leader or supervisor. A small token of appreciation can go along way. A simple card, muffin, cake, selection of coffees or sweets can mean so very much. If the office is watching the calorie count, a nice desk accessory or even a chair massage would be just the thing to let the Boss know that his or her contribution is appreciated. If the boss in question supervises a large team, a group gift might be more appropriate.

Who knows, one day you might be the Boss and celebrating Boss's Day too!

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Monday, October 15, 2007

Celebrate Boss Day - October 16th

Desperate to find the perfect gift for Bosses (Boss’s) Day? Well, look no further as My Gift Basket Ideas is your ideal resource for unique gifts and gift baskets (guaranteed to impress even the toughest of bosses). From executive treats to star-shaped cookies, we have everything you need for Bosses Day.

Finding the right gift for your boss largely depends on the type of relationship you share with him or her. If, for instance, your boss is a female with whom you enjoy a friendly rapport, The Crowd Pleaser is an excellent gift idea. One of the best parts is that it has lots of yummy gourmet treats to share with everyone at the office.

Then again, perhaps you are looking for a more professional and sophisticated gift for your male employer. In this case, the Java Tray is a perfect idea for coffee lovers.

For the boss with a good sense of humor, the Executive Truck is ideal. This set includes a handsome antique wooden truck that houses gourmet treats and snacks. As you can see, whether you are looking for a humorous novelty item or a professional and stylish present, My Gift Basket Ideas is the best place to find gift ideas for Boss’s Day.

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