WHO’S THE BOSS?

Today is National Boss Day! 👔 Whether you have a boss or you ARE the boss, take a moment to recognize the people who keep things running. But why was October 16 chosen for this observance? (Scroll down for the answer!)

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WHO’S THE BOSS? Answer

Patricia Bays Haroski created Boss Day in 1958 while working as a secretary at an insurance company. She chose October 16 because it was her father’s birthday. 🎂 As it turns out, her father was also her boss!