Australian CEO Calls for Economic Pain to Teach Workers Humility

Australian real estate CEO Tim Gurner complained about arrogant employees and called for economic pain to remind workers they should be grateful to employers.
Gurner claimed high pay for tradies and other workers has led to lower productivity. He argued unemployment needs to increase by 50% to fix this.
Gurner previously blamed young people's spending habits on avocado toast for making home ownership unaffordable.
Gurner got help from his former boss and grandfather when starting his company, despite criticizing young people.
Gurner's views echo other CEO complaints about workers wanting remote work, but data shows hybrid policies prevailing over full return to office.

fortune.com

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