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‘Hold them captive’: Australian billionaire boss aims to end staff going out for coffee
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 30 Aug 2024
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“So another reason for them to come and enjoy work: drop the little tykes off next door. We’ve got doctors on board and nurses, we’re going to feed them, but mum and dad will be working in our office.”
The fact that you needed to explicitly SAY that is a little disturbing. What was your original plan? To store the kids in a fridge?
And then some minion had to tell you, "sir, children need food water and air to stay alive."
I think he got a bad read and people aren't aware of context.
It was a finance meeting. think about how you'd justify why you're spending money on creches doctors and nurses when you're a mining company. It doesnt make sense right surely you'd want explosives and dump truck drivers . So you go to explain it.
OK so what were trying to do is make work attractive to be here in our offices because we believe that people on-site are more productive
we have parents who want to work with us but they have commitments outside of work so we realised that we could maybe take away some of the need to service those commitments
parents have kids and need childcare, so we solved that problem for them by providing a creche
our staff need to go see doctors or nurses, so we solved that problem for them by providing a clinic
our staff like to socialise over food and coffee, so we set up restaurants and cafes in the building
all these things cost money but you know what, it balances out because they're on-site and being productive as a group
why do we need them on-site - because we believe people to be more productive when they work together. We've said we want you in all day every day, we're trying to make it possible for this to happen.
I know it's about as human as a thrown axe but people are resources. Companies exist because of their people. I actually respect that he's open about this and I can tell you, this approach would appeal to a lot of young families in Perth. It's hard to get childcare and hard to see doctors.
I think he meant exactly what he said. The arrogance and entitlement of millionaires is VERY well documented.
"Hold them captive." Those are HIS words. There is no other way to interpret that.
Sure mate. Have a good one.
Words mean things. Stop simping for millionaires. It's embarrassing to watch.
"Words mean things" - inspired. I think I'll have a t-shirt made.
Have an awesome day, you're a top bloke with a lot going for you.
One of those temporarily embarrassed millionaires simping for billionaires
Man the projection is wild here. Have a good one mate. You're welcome to visit Australia any time, you'll fit right in.