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Bumble rewards staff with unlimited paid leave

Bumble rewards staff with unlimited paid leave

700 employees at the firm will be able to enjoy the new work perk, while the business will also close for a week twice a year
Bumble rewards staff with unlimited paid leave

Bumble rewards staff with unlimited paid leave

30 Jul 2021by Jade Burke
Bumble rewards staff with unlimited paid leave
700 employees at the firm will be able to enjoy the new work perk, while the business will also close for a week twice a year
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