Deadlines Come Out on Top

You better meet your deadlines if you want to succeed in your job, according to a survey of 150 executives by temporary accounting staff agency, Accountemps.

Asked what the single most important characteristic for the workplace is, 36% answered meeting deadlines.

Avoiding office politics and being pleasant to work with tied for second place with 20% each. Supporting your supervisor was the single most important characteristic for 17% of participants.

If you complete your work on time you will fulfill your clients and colleagues expectations and build a stronger business.