Top 3 Bosses Day Gifts for 2010
Anyone know what October 16th is?
B-Day….
Bosses Day, that is. Some people equate it with D-Day and think that Bosses Day is just another holiday made up by the gift retail industry or Hallmark. Others think it is the creation of the ultimate brown-noser. Whatever the case, Bosses Day has been around since 1962 so is not likely to fade away.
For those that are boss gift-challenged, I have a few pointers that may help:
5 Boss Gift Tips
1. Personalized but NOT too Personal – Unless you are having an affair or want people to think you are, stay away from boss gifts that are too personal – perfume or aftershave is a definite no-no.
2. Avoid Brown-Nosing – The best way to avoid being labeled as a brown-noser is to make the gift to your boss from the whole office or team, not just you.
3. Don’t Embarrass Your Boss – Gifts that are too expensive, too personal, or too sappy can just make things uncomfortable. I know someone who gave his boss a very expensive necklace and this was wrong on all accounts. In a previous year, that same person gave her a sappy card and insisted on reading it out loud in front of everyone. Ugh!
4. Help Morale – Nothing makes a boss happier than a happy and productive team. Gifts from the team or involving the team have lasting benefits.
5. Be Creative – A present for your boss can be an opportunity to demonstrate your creativity and ingenuity so take full advantage.
Top 3 Bosses Day Gift Ideas
Here are some of the best Bosses Day gifts that I have seen that fit these guidelines:
1. Charitable Donation – A donation from you or the team to your boss’s favorite charity strikes a nice balance of personalization, caring, and professionalism, plus it benefits charities. Check out http://www.charitygiftcertificates.org/ - they provide gift cards and certificates so you or your boss can easily choose from over 100 charities .
2. Custom Caricature – This is the most fun of the three ideas. Have a caricature of your boss or the whole team created. All you need is a good photo of your boss. Incorporate hobbies, interests, or even funny quirks and you have a recipe for a fun Bosses Day gift that boosts morale too. Check out http://www.giveacaricature.com/giftidea/bossgift.shtml - the boss gift examples will make you laugh.
3. Event Tickets – Whether it is a sporting event or a play, two tickets (boss + spouse) will be seen as thoughtful by the boss and his/her spouse. Better yet, consider going with the whole team. You probably already know that http://www.ticketmaster.com is a good source for events in your area.
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