Bumble employees awarded week of vacation to de-stress

The paid vacation for Bumble staff – and employees at its Latin American unit Badoo – comes amid a trend of bosses persuading employees that they have their best interests at heart and to stay. — Dreamstime/TNS

Bumble Inc, the dating and relationship app where women have to make the first move, temporarily closed its offices this week, giving its about 700 employees a “much needed break” to recover from Covid burnout.

With coronavirus-induced restrictions now largely lifted across the US, companies are taking different approaches to retain staff and boost productivity. Some expect a full return to office while others are offering a more flexible approach.