Have you ever had a friend or colleague that is systematically late? Have you felt the irritation of waiting? Have you wondered if it is was a form of disrespect?
If you’re the one that’s always late, you might even think as you are reading this: < Come on! People know that I’m like that! Big deal! No offense meant, here!>
Well, think of it a minute. If you can’t be precise enough to tell time when clocks and watches exists are up and running all the time, how can anyone be sure that this lack of consideration and precision will not be transferred to all you do.
How can anyone be sure that you’ll follow instructions carefully, with precision and accuracy? How can anyone depend on you? There is a good chance that opportunities will bypass you and that you’ll wonder why!
In business, orders need to be sent on time, meetings attended ON TIME, tasks done according to a certain schedule. People lacking punctuality will be put aside when positions requiring a strong sense of responsibility are posted.
It is a shame to see intelligent, competent individuals set aside because they can’t seem to tell time! When promotion time comes, they are generally dismissed. The annoyance of constantly wondering when they’ll show up generally overthrows their worthiness, especially in presence of a punctual competition of the same caliber.
As an employer or supervisor, you may wish to bring your employees to see the importance of punctuality. Some may resort to docking pay as a punch indicates the precise time. Others, in offices or retail sales, need to address this problem differently.
Systematic evaluations will bring out the issue. Then, persuading the individual to arrive on time and be ready to work, on the floor may be more difficult. Having numerous examples to address the disadvantages of diminished time available, the impact that it has on the personnel who is burdened by your absence and the poor reflection it has on the staff when there is chronic disrespect of punctuality.
Having spontaneous recognition for those who are on time and perform well will enhance their steadfast performance and enforce a sound model for others to follow.
Happy Trails,
Elizabeth McNally, Mentor
Licensed Certified EI Coach
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