Tardiness in the Workplace
Tardiness in the Workplace
Mr. Moon
Park University
EN 306 - Prof Writing in the Disciplines: Business Communications
Ms. Judika Webb
May 3, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………..……3
Introduction………………………………………………… ………………………………4
The Problem………………………………………………………………………………....4
Reasons why employees are late to work…………………………………………………...4
Solutions/Recommendations………………………………………………………………..6
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………..8
References…………………………………………………………………………………..9
Abstract
Tardiness in the workplace is an ongoing issue. Managers should be proactive in combating this “drug” that has taken over our workplace environment. Many things such as dictating your employees’ reporting time in advance, outlining consequences of being late, and dealing with tardiness as it occurs can be done to attempt to alleviate this problem which costs companies billions of dollars in lost production opportunities. In a survey that I conducted, my initial observations involving my coworkers were confirmed as out of 40 surveys that I sent out, almost 30 people responded exactly as I expected. The abuse of being tardy is evident all around us as suspense dates are sometimes not met, tasks are not accomplished, and work orders are not completed. It is only through ones intrinsic motivational determination that his problem can be eliminated. Many steps can be taken to attack and attempt to cure this “sickness”.
INTRODUCTION
The most consistent violation of loyalty and commitment to one’s employer is being late to work and often costs businesses billions of dollars in lost production opportunities. Tardiness costs U.S. businesses more than $3 billion each year in lost productivity (DeLonzor, 2011, p. 1). This irresponsible act occurs daily, especially amongst government employees here at Fort Bliss, Texas. Seeing this act on a daily basis has become a personal pet peeve and I hold my coworkers responsible constantly. An occasional
Mr. Moon
Park University
EN 306 - Prof Writing in the Disciplines: Business Communications
Ms. Judika Webb
May 3, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………..……3
Introduction………………………………………………… ………………………………4
The Problem………………………………………………………………………………....4
Reasons why employees are late to work…………………………………………………...4
Solutions/Recommendations………………………………………………………………..6
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………..8
References…………………………………………………………………………………..9
Abstract
Tardiness in the workplace is an ongoing issue. Managers should be proactive in combating this “drug” that has taken over our workplace environment. Many things such as dictating your employees’ reporting time in advance, outlining consequences of being late, and dealing with tardiness as it occurs can be done to attempt to alleviate this problem which costs companies billions of dollars in lost production opportunities. In a survey that I conducted, my initial observations involving my coworkers were confirmed as out of 40 surveys that I sent out, almost 30 people responded exactly as I expected. The abuse of being tardy is evident all around us as suspense dates are sometimes not met, tasks are not accomplished, and work orders are not completed. It is only through ones intrinsic motivational determination that his problem can be eliminated. Many steps can be taken to attack and attempt to cure this “sickness”.
INTRODUCTION
The most consistent violation of loyalty and commitment to one’s employer is being late to work and often costs businesses billions of dollars in lost production opportunities. Tardiness costs U.S. businesses more than $3 billion each year in lost productivity (DeLonzor, 2011, p. 1). This irresponsible act occurs daily, especially amongst government employees here at Fort Bliss, Texas. Seeing this act on a daily basis has become a personal pet peeve and I hold my coworkers responsible constantly. An occasional
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