HR Chat: Chronically Late Employee

It’s Friday morning at the local coffee shop, and once again, one of your employees is late—this makes the fourth time in just three weeks. The timing couldn’t be worse: there’s a line out the door and the team is already stretched thin. Despite the repeated tardiness, this employee is one of your top performers. You don’t want to lose them, nor do you want to go through the time-consuming process of hiring and training someone new.

As a small business owner, you’re frustrated. The employee is clearly violating your attendance policy, but you’re unsure how to address the issue without damaging morale or productivity. What kind of disciplinary action is appropriate in this situation—and more importantly, what’s the best way to improve their attendance while retaining a valuable team member?

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