Department affected: Cash App.
Based on news reporting.
Block, led by Jack Dorsey, has recently laid off over 4,000 employees as part of a significant restructuring effort. This move comes as the company aims to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. Following these layoffs, Block has begun to rehire some of the affected employees, indicating a potential shift in strategy. The layoffs reflect broader challenges within the tech industry, but specific reasons for Block's cuts were not detailed in the article. The company is navigating a complex landscape as it seeks to stabilize and grow in the future.
Block cut 4,000 jobs affecting its Cash App team as of October 1, 2023.
That is roughly 57.1% of the 7,000 people Block employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 36 layoff events at Block since June 2023, affecting a combined 18,912 employees.
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