How Canva and tech firms use free meals to build company culture
Canva, now a global company with over 5,000 employees, has maintained its culture of communal eating that started when co-founder Cliff Obrecht cooked toasties for the small team. The company now provides chef-made breakfast and lunch across all offices, using food as a tool to foster connection, culture, and employee loyalty. The article explores how tech firms invest in free meal programs as a strategic cultural investment rather than just a perk.
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That one table became many, and eventually a full kitchen program, but the spirit behind it has never shifted.
Back when Canva's team was small enough to fit around one table, co-founder Cliff Obrecht would cook lunch – often toasties – for all his employees every day.
Canva head of vibe Chris Low told Infor...
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