SFGATE

The goal of Rippling is to eliminate time-consuming paperwork and manual processes for HR and IT workers. But new ads placed at bus stops around San Francisco have some wondering if over-automating is facilitating a flippant attitude about terminating employees.

The ads feature text reading "HR, IT, and Done." with a cursor selecting between two buttons. One reads "Send severance to Alex" and the other reads "Send offer letter to Alex 2.0."