Stripe accidentally sent termination emails with a cartoon duck image to 300 laid-off employees, adding an odd twist to their layoffs. Chief People Officer Rob McIntosh apologized for the mistake. Despite the reduction, Stripe plans significant expansion, increasing staff by 17%, reaching around 10,000 employees by year-end.
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