[header] How to teach your teen to be a good employee [title] Emphasize punctuality. [step] One of the most important qualities your teen needs to learn in order to become a good employee is punctuality. Showing up late all the time never reflects well on an employee's record. 
Encourage your teen to be on time to events and meetings, even if they are just more casual gatherings. [substeps] Make an effort to be on time yourself so that your teen can learn from your behavior.