Punctuality Myths

• Being a few minutes late is a terrible offense that one can not atone for by working a few minutes later.
• Being late is a sign of disrespect for one's boss.
• If one person is late, everyone will think that it is ok to be late.
• It is ok to leave your desk a few minutes early so that you can be at the time clock at the exact minute your shift is over, but if you are not at your desk at the start of your shift, you are late.

Work ethic should not be judged by punctuality. It should be judge by perseverance, productivity, professionalism, performance, probity, you get the idea.