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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jan 13, 2026

BlackRock Reduces Workforce by Approximately 1% with Several Hundred Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 13, 2026
300 OF 20,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

BlackRock, Inc. has laid off several hundred employees, which represents a reduction of approximately 1% of its workforce. The layoffs are part of the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. While the specific departments or locations affected were not detailed, this decision reflects broader trends in the financial services industry as firms adjust to economic pressures. The company aims to maintain its competitive edge while managing costs effectively.

BlackRock, Inc. cut 300 jobs as of January 13, 2026.

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 14, 2026