Sources: senior Stripe execs have asked managers to restart giving lower ratings on performance reviews to 10% to 15% of staff, seeking to prune its workforce (Forbes)

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Sources: senior Stripe execs have asked managers to restart giving lower ratings on performance reviews to 10% to 15% of staff, seeking to prune its workforce  —  As the economy slows, more tech companies have been showing employees the door.  Now some senior leaders at Silicon Valley fintech giant Stripe …

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