Archive for April, 2011

In any business, respecting the concepts of time and attendance is very important. Punctuality has always meant being at the agreed place at the agreed time. Today, however another level of meaning has been added to this term. It has come to include being able to accomplish what is expected when it is expected. This new dimension has provided more versatility when it comes to punctuality in the workplace.

For this reason the concept of flexible time was developed. It cannot be denied that every day there are unforeseen circumstances that prevent a person from being on time, especially when it comes to regular hours. For instance, a parent who has to bring a child to the doctor because of an accident or sickness that cropped up unexpectedly. It may be a simplistic example, but it reflects how unpredictable life is today. Making this a privilege that an employee could earn after a period of consistent punctuality would pay off.

Aside from the incentive mentioned above, other incentives may be added as the length and consistency of a worker’s punctuality continues. There should also be some form of disciplinary action for those who are late too often. This is basically the principle of the carrot and the stick. What the employee needs to achieve in order to obtain these rewards should be something that they would deem attainable. Otherwise, if it appears too difficult of too stingy to them, they will lose interest in making the effort altogether.

It also pays to study what the people working for, or under, one is interested in achieving. It works this way, there are people who are not motivated by incentives but by something interesting that they would like to attend. If they find the workplace an interesting and stimulating environment, these employees will be drawn by the excitement of getting to work on time. Interest is different from person to person, so this method may take time. Big changes are not what should be instituted. Instead, small, incremental changes should be made so that the workplace evolves.

The most important step to accomplish in encouraging employees to report to work on time or accomplish a task on time is getting them into the habit of doing so daily. The above steps should all be leading to this objective. Once a person is in the habit of doing something, maintaining this habit would be a lot easier and more enjoyable than laying down the law.

Encouraging employees to be on time is not an easy task to accomplish. It takes patience and a willingness to understand. A firm hand is also important, especially as developing punctuality as a habit takes discipline. It can, however, be something that can also be enjoyable for the employer or the boss who takes time to study those under him or her in order to learn about what makes them tick. Truly the task is difficult and not without its trying times but persistence will ultimately yield the desired results – employees who are consistently on time.

About The Author

Sally is an expectant mother and elementary teacher who believes that good time and attendance records are key indicators of a dedicated employee. Read her thoughts on active lifestyles and green living at eatbreatheblog.com.

Work at home jobs are not for everyone. There are a lot of things to consider before you take on a telecommuting position. You need to look at your current work situation, your home lifestyle, your family’s needs and schedules, and last but not least, your skills and experience.

You also need discipline when you work at home. When you telecommute, you work for someone else and most of the time you work on their schedule. Also do you know WHERE to look for these home based gems? Half the battle is won when you know exactly where to look.

Below are one dozen companies to start your work at home search

* cloud10corp.com/index.php?home_career
* odesk.com
* liveops.com/
* hirepoint.com/athome/index.html (Teletech)
* vipdesk.com/info/
* apply.westathome.com/workfromhome.html
* workingsolutions.com/
* 1800flowers.com/
* smarthinking.com/static/aboutUs/careers/
* elance.com
* accoladesupport.com/techjob.html
* grindstone.com/work-with-grindstone.html

The work at home companies listed above are all legitimate, so you’ll not have to worry about doing research for them. However, you WILL need to consistently check back with the companies above to find out if they are currently hiring. Unfortunately, just because a particular company is legitimate doesn’t mean they are always hiring.

Wishing you much success!

Article Written By Tammy Embrich

Tammy has been successful in the work at home industry for many years. She is an Internet marketer, article marketer, and ghostwriter. She offers free job leads for the job seeker, as well as other work at home resources, work at home articles, tips, and more.