As we discussed in our meeting on October 10, it's important for you to reach the office on time. No one objects to an occasional slip. In fact, with the difficulties of commuting these days, being late once in a while is quite understandable.
Here's the problem, though. In the last month, even though we had already discussed the company's expectations at our October 10 meeting, you have been from 30-45 minutes late on seven (7) days, specifically October 14, 17, 18, 20, 26, 27, and November 1. This kind of performance is unacceptable--it sends me the message that you don't care about the job, and it certainly sets a bad example for your secretary, who is always here on time, even early most days.
There may be something that prevents you from getting to work on time. If there's anything I need to know, let's talk. However, you must improve your on-time performance to no more than one day late during the next month or I'll have to send you a formal warning which will be placed in your personnel file.
