Australian CEO's Controversial Call for Higher Unemployment to Give Companies Leverage Over Workers Sparks Backlash

Australian CEO calls for increased unemployment to give companies more leverage over workers
Tim Gurner says unemployment needs to rise 40-50% to curb "arrogant" workers after COVID
Gurner claims workers "don't want to work as much" and need to be reminded they work for employers
Comments spark backlash, with politicians calling them associated with a "supervillain"
Gurner previously criticized millennials for spending on avocado toast instead of buying homes

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9/12/2023

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