Things Workers Really Say When They’re Late

Things Workers Really Say When They’re Running Late

Time ChallengedTime Challenged

23% of surveyed workers come to work late at least once a month, and 14% do so at least once a week.

Suspicious StatementsSuspicious Statements

Three out of 10 who have come in late for work said they’ve lied about the reason for their tardiness.

Most Common Reasons Cited for TardinessMost Common Reasons Cited for Tardiness

Traffic: 50%, Lack of sleep: 30%, Bad weather: 26%

Reasonable PositionReasonable Position

33% of employers surveyed said they have no problem with occasional late arrivals, as long as they don’t develop into a pattern. And 16% said they don’t need employees to be punctual if they still get their work done.

Ultimate PriceUltimate Price

41% of employers have fired a staffer for being late.

Outrageous Lateness Excuses: Clean HitOutrageous Lateness Excuses: Clean Hit

“I knocked myself out in the shower.”

Outrageous Lateness Excuses: Breakfast of ChampionsOutrageous Lateness Excuses: Breakfast of Champions

“I was drunk and forgot which Waffle House I parked my car next to.”

Outrageous Lateness Excuses: Herd MentalityOutrageous Lateness Excuses: Herd Mentality

“A deer herd that was moving through town made me late.”

Outrageous Lateness Excuses: Due ProcessOutrageous Lateness Excuses: Due Process

“I had to wait for the judge to set my bail.”

Outrageous Lateness Excuses: Mindfully EngagedOutrageous Lateness Excuses: Mindfully Engaged

“I’m not late … I was thinking about work on the way in.”

Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty is a contributor to CIO Insight. He covers topics such as IT leadership, IT strategy, collaboration, and IT for businesses.
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