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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Aussie Billionaire Bans Workers From Leaving Office For Coffee Runs And Lunch: 'I Want To Hold Them Captive All Day Long'

Australian billionaire Chris Ellison has banned remote work and in-office coffee breaks, emphasizing company-provided amenities and the negative impact of remote work on productivity. (Credit: Twitter / Daily Mail Online @MailOnline)

A wealthy Australian businessman who has implemented a strict in-office policy has now declared that he does not want his staff leaving the office, even for brief coffee breaks.

Chris Ellison, the managing director of Mineral Resources, has implemented a policy requiring his staff to stay within the company premises for the entire workday. The top executive said he doesn't want his staff to "leave the building" even during lunch or coffee breaks and wants to keep them "captive all day long."

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