Do you remember back when we all went into the office? It seems like so long ago, but in fact it is almost 2 years later. When you work in the office, tardiness is frowned upon, but is more understood. This is because you could be stopped in the hallway by someone to ask you a question or traffic delays on your way back from lunch.
Now that more of us are working remotely, the expectation for being on time has shifted because where else would you be instead of in front of your computer for the meeting. In 2019, a study conducted found that employees that are tardy cost the American economy $3 billion dollars each year. Those few minutes late to work or meetings add up.
To train yourself, think of your time in actuality vs. hope and wishful thinking. If for any reason you foresee you will be late, sending a quick message to alert your attendees of your tardiness before your scheduled meeting is the best and most respectful thing you can do. When you are late and don’t take the time to respect people’s time it puts your ego in front of everyone else. It doesn’t matter whether you are entry level or an executive. Time management is important, so be punctual, polite, and respectful.
Remote work is the future of the workplace. To thrive and build trust in this environment, you will need to audit your professionalism. Our ability to prioritize and grow time awareness will have a direct impact on the quality and longevity of our careers.
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