US EditionTim Gurner: Australian tycoon calls for layoffs to fix worker attitudes
- Tim Gurner's remarks on the negative effects of the pandemic on employees' attitudes and work ethics are causing controversy. He suggests that a rise in unemployment could address the issue.
- Critics argue that Gurner's comments overlook the profound impact of job losses on individuals and their families. They emphasize the human cost of unemployment.
- The property mogul's proposal to increase job losses as a way to address the perceived lack of productivity is facing backlash. Social media platforms are criticizing Gurner's comments.
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Millionaire Tim Gurner apologises for ‘deeply insensitive’ comments
Multimillionaire property developer Tim Gurner has apologised for "insensitive" comments directed at unemployment and productivity. Mr Gurner’s quotes on the “need” for unemployment to rise and for economic pain to “remind people they work for the employer” drew monumental backlash from Australia and around the world. The comments came from a property summit where Mr Gurner was delivering a speech which made it online within a few hours and gen…
Millionaire Tim Gurner apologises for ‘deeply insensitive’ comments
Multimillionaire property developer Tim Gurner has apologised for "insensitive" comments directed at unemployment and productivity. Mr Gurner’s quotes on the “need” for unemployment to rise and for economic pain to “remind people they work for the employer” drew monumental backlash from Australia and around the world. The comments came from a property summit where Mr Gurner was delivering a speech which made it online within a few hours and gen…
Australian multimillionaire Tim Gurner 'deeply regrets' comments on unemployment after backlash
The property developer is known for his controversial comments, but said his words were "deeply insensitive" to those who are affected by the cost of living crisis and job losses.
The multimillionaire, who had criticised the “arrogant” attitude and the alleged laziness of employees, apologised on Thursday.
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