{"id":1523,"date":"2016-09-23T08:15:34","date_gmt":"2016-09-23T12:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=1523"},"modified":"2023-11-07T17:06:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T22:06:12","slug":"address-tardy-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/address-tardy-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Address Tardy Employees and Find an Effective Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have a worker<\/a> who’s always late, you need to know how to address tardy employees so you can find a solution for the both of you. <\/p>\n

Punctual employees are essential to running a successful business, as even one latecomer can slow operations down for everyone. Most of your team shows up on time \u2014 if not early \u2014 for each shift, but you don\u2019t really know what to do with the one person who is constantly late.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve considered firing this person more than once, but beyond the tardiness issue, they\u2019re actually an excellent worker. Sometimes being the boss is rough<\/a> because the obvious decision isn\u2019t always the easiest one. Instead of immediately firing the employee, try to understand the root of their lateness, so the two of you can work together to find a solution. Here are a few ways to address tardy employees.<\/p>\n

4 Ways to Address Tardy Employees<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Have an honest conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Until this point, you\u2019ve pretty much ignored the issue, so it\u2019s time to face it head-on. Take the employee aside for a private conversation to discuss their punctuality issues. Allow them to explain what\u2019s going on, while carefully listening without interrupting. It\u2019s easy to assume the person is just being lazy, but in reality, they\u2019re not getting out of class in time to make it to their shift \u2014 even while rushing their fastest.<\/p>\n

Propose a resolution<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now that you know the whole story, work with the person to mend the situation. Perhaps they could stop working on days with a scheduling conflict or you could put them on a later shift that won\u2019t interfere with their commitments earlier in the day. If the employee truly wants to stay employed, they\u2019ll be willing to help you find a way to make their schedule work that pleases everyone.<\/p>\n

Carefully monitor the situation<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you address tardy employees, keep a close eye on the employee after implementing the new structure. If the person continues to show up late, document each occurrence and issue a warning. Have your HR representative assist with this process \u2014 if you have one. Make it clear they\u2019ll be fired if this behavior continues, as you have been extremely flexible with their schedule.<\/p>\n

Make a final employment decision<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hopefully knowing their job is at stake will make the employee impressively punctual, but if not, you\u2019ll need to let them go. It\u2019s not fair to your team to allow one person to continuously break the rules. If your staffers think their start time is optional, everyone will begin showing up when they feel like it, and you can\u2019t have that. This further proves the need to address tardy employees early on.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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