A small number of Block employees say they were rehired after layoffs

Jack Dorsey's Block laid off over 4,000 employees. A select few have been rehired, according to LinkedIn posts.

Block, the parent of Square and Cash App, is laying off over 4,000 people

Block is the latest business to announce layoffs, with the operator of payment platforms Square and Cash App opting to cut jobs in favor of using more AI tools. The financial tech company, helmed by ...
Opinion

What Is Going on With Block Stock Right Now?

The innovative financial services business saw its share price pop more than 20% after it reported Q4 2025 financials last month.

After Slashing 4,000 Jobs at Block, Jack Dorsey Blames AI. Critics Are Lighting Him Up

Dorsey framed the move as a productivity reset fueled by AI. Critics, however, said the explanation may not tell the whole story.

Jack Dorsey’s Block to cut nearly half its workforce in AI overhaul, shares surge

By Manya Saini and Arasu Kannagi Basil Feb 26 (Reuters) - Block on Thursday said it will cut over 4,000 jobs, nearly half its workforce, as part of an overhaul to embed artificial intelligence across ...