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April 12, 2023

'Mini-revolt' as TravelPerk U-turns on remote work

A group of TravelPerk engineers have sent a signed letter of disagreement to the CEO, Avi Meir, sources tell Sifted


Anna Freeman

3 min read

TravelPerk team photo (pre-Covid). Credit: TravelPerk.

TravelPerk, the Spanish business travel unicorn, is facing a backlash from employees after the company announced they must return to the Barcelona office at least three days a week.  

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Anna Freeman

Anna Freeman is a freelance reporter based in Barcelona. She tweets from @AnnaLouiseFreem

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