Bosss Day is an opportunity to show appreciation for your boss and improve employee-boss relationships. If youre not sure what to write in a Bosss Day card, here are some ideas from various sources:

• Formal Messages: These messages are appropriate for a professional relationship with your boss. Examples include:

  • “Wishing you a Happy Boss’s Day, with great appreciation for everything you do.”
  • “Thank you for always challenging me to improve and grow.”
  • “Your leadership and mentorship mean a lot. I appreciate your support of my professional development.”
  • “Once a year isn’t enough to express how much our team appreciates you every day.”
  • “Thanks for everything you do for us.”

• Informal Messages: These messages are more casual and can be used if you have a friendly relationship with your boss. Examples include:

  • “If someone has to be the boss of me, I’m glad it’s you!”
  • “Thanks for being our fearless leader and helping us through this crazy year.”
  • “I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have for a boss. Thanks for all you do.”
  • “Being our boss can’t be easy, but you have made it look easy.”

• Humorous Messages: If your boss has a good sense of humor, a funny message might be appropriate. Examples include:

  • “If you really think that I am going to go on and on about how great of boss you are…then you are absolutely correct!”
  • “Thanks for not firing me…yet.”
  • “I’m pretty sure you’re the reason I haven’t quit yet.”

• Quotes: Including a quote in your Bosss Day card can be a nice touch. Examples include:

  • “Leadership is an action, not a position.” -Donald McGannon
  • “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but where they ought to be.” -Rosalynn Carter

Remember to keep your message appropriate for your relationship with your boss, and personalize it to make it more meaningful. A closing before your signature is one last chance for your message to stand out. Examples include "Sincerely," "Cheers!," "With thanks," "Gratefully," or "Your (favorite) employee."