According to the video, what is the first step in demonstrating reliability to your manager?

Consistently being on time and ready to work.

List three common reasons employees give for being late to work, as mentioned in the video.

Traffic, weather, and oversleeping.

Know the standard process for reporting an absence or late arrival, by checking the employee handbook.

Be honest about the reason and have a plan to make up for the missed time.

Grade Adult · Career and Technical Education · 120 min

I can explain how attendance and punctuality contribute to workplace success.

Indeed · 8:24

Reliability at Work: What Employers Want | Indeed Career Tips

3 key concepts

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Consistently being on time and ready to work is a great way to demonstrate reliability to your manager.
2
Before agreeing to a new task, clarify expectations by asking about the timeline, objective, and process.
3
To be reliable, make sure you know company policies and regulations, and if you're not sure about something, ask your manager for clarification.

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“Describe three ways that consistently being on time to work demonstrates reliability to your manager.”

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