87-year-old chairman's secret to success is always being on time, warning Gen Z ‘if you’re one minute late, it’s the same as being an hour late’

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• Research shows that Gen Z workers think showing up 10 minutes late to work is as good as being on time—but the 87-year-old chairman of the $1.7 billion-a-year Gellert Global Group warns being a minute late “is the same as being an hour late.” George Gellert even credits his punctuality for his career success—and still sets his alarm for 4:45 a.m. to make sure he’s always on time.

Many workers are counting down the days until they turn 62, begin receiving retirement benefits, and can say goodbye forever to the 9-to-5.