Chief's Day (Boss' Day) (16/10)

Every year on October 16, a number of countries celebrate Chief's Day or, as it is also called, National Boss's Day —, a professional holiday for team leaders at all levels.

In 1958, Patricia Haroski, who worked as a secretary for the American company State Farm Insurance Company, proposed establishing a new holiday dedicated to honoring her beloved leader. In 1962, this holiday was officially approved by Illinois Governor Otto Karner. The original idea was that workers congratulate their boss and thank him for being kind and honest for a year.

The tradition of celebrating Boss Day was also supported by other countries, and the holiday spread throughout the world. Today the Day is celebrated in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and South Africa. In Russia, this holiday is also becoming increasingly popular.

On this day you are supposed to remember that the head of — is a profession. That this is — work without rest, responsibility for every step, for every word, for the well-being of the people subordinate to it. And also that Chief — is, first of all, a person. But just remembering — is not enough. The — holiday is also an occasion to give your boss a gift, express respect and gratitude. In addition, this event makes it possible to strengthen and improve the relationship between employer and employee.

Currently, Boss Day is celebrated with various festive events in honor of Boss — whether it is a man or a woman.

In Russia, Director General's Day is celebrated annually on September 28.

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