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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jan 13, 2026

BlackRock Cuts 1% of Global Staff, Laying Off Hundreds of Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 20,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York, NY, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

BlackRock, Inc. has announced significant layoffs, cutting approximately 300 jobs, which represents about 1% of its global workforce. This decision comes as part of the company's efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the financial services industry, where firms are reassessing their workforce in response to economic pressures. While the specific locations and departments affected were not disclosed, the move underscores BlackRock's commitment to maintaining operational efficiency amidst a challenging economic landscape.

BlackRock, Inc. cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.5% of the 20,400 people BlackRock, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 13 layoff events at BlackRock, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,050 employees.

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BlackRock, Inc.BLK
Financial Services · 20,400 employees
13
EVENTS TRACKED
2,501
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED JAN 13, 2026LAST UPDATED JAN 16, 2026