Block reviews

3.3

45% would recommend to a friend

(2,108 total reviews)
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Jack Dorsey

32% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Block has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,108 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Block employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0
Oct 16, 2014

Quality treatment of employees; Quality production of work

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Pros

I'm starting on my third week as a full-time Square employee, and I could go on about the quality of treatment as an employee here. The environment, colleagues, resources, technology are brilliant, and I go to work every day feeling valued. The access to resources and equipment is impeccable, and any troubleshooting or questions needing to be answered are met with friendly responses from co-workers who are eager to help. Work-Life balance is perfect, mainly because I don't dread coming to work. The company itself values transparency, which is something I highly respect. There isn't a tier-to-tier block when wanting to know whats going on. The leaders I respond to see you eye-to-eye, and don't look down on you from a pedestal. I don't see myself going anywhere for quite some time.

Cons

I guess the only concern I have (although it's something I haven't much thought of or brought up to my manager) is personal growth within the company. During orientation, the progression of different roles was unclear; but honestly, this isn't too big of a concern of mine. The company is growing exponentially, and judging by the treatment of its employees, I would guess the same of internal advancement.

5.0
Oct 16, 2014
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Pros

I've been at Square for 4 years, and my work is just as meaningful and impactful as the first day I started. It's important that I have independence/ownership of my work -- I have that at Square. I'm also always learning. We move fast, and I'm surrounded by incredible people who I learn from everyday.

Cons

Depending on who you are, this could be a pro or a con: You must be flexible to work at Square. We move fast and take risks.

5.0
Oct 16, 2014
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Pros

Square is surprisingly meritocratic for a company this size and growth trajectory. There are tons of smart people around who recognize good work and nurture it. Effectively, if you come to Square, you'll learn a lot, and if you work hard, you'll be recognized and your ideas will make it out into the world.

Cons

Super flat hierarchy means that you've to seek out non-traditional ways of "climbing the ladder". Some people find it a bit all-encompassing. Some workaholism is found :)

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