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BlackRock Cuts 200 Jobs Amid Ongoing Downsizing Efforts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 20,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

BlackRock, Inc. has reportedly laid off 200 employees as part of a continuous downsizing cycle initiated by CEO Larry Fink. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs in a challenging economic environment. The layoffs are part of a broader trend within the financial services industry, where firms are adjusting their workforce in response to market pressures. While specific departments or locations affected by the layoffs were not disclosed, the move underscores BlackRock's commitment to maintaining operational efficiency amidst fluctuating market conditions.

BlackRock, Inc. cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

BlackRock, Inc. cut 200 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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BlackRock, Inc.BLK
Financial Services · 20,400 employees
13
EVENTS TRACKED
2,501
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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