Strapi, an open-source content management system startup founded in France in 2016, has temporarily halted hiring in France to maintain financial stability amid global macroeconomic challenges, despite plans to continue expanding internationally. The decision, communicated internally in December 2022, is intended to keep the French workforce under 50 employees while the company navigates financial and organizational complexities associated with its international operations across 13 countries. Strapi employs over 80 people globally and emphasizes diversity not to cut costs, but to leverage the strengths of its international community. The company aims to resume hiring in France soon, ensuring it can offer equitable benefits to all employees worldwide. Founded by Pierre, Aurélien, and Jim in 2015, Strapi is committed to being a people-first organization and continues to be proud of its French roots.