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      3.3

      45% would recommend to a friend

      (2,110 total reviews)
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      Jack Dorsey

      32% approve of CEO

      26% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.2

      Culture & values

      3.1

      Career opportunities

      2.4

      Senior management

      Block has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,110 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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      2K reviews
      4.0
      Mar 4, 2026

      It was great

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Busy. Tech environment is great. Product managers and designers are professional.

      Cons

      it lays off 4000 people

      1.0
      Mar 3, 2026

      Block is not what used to be

      Program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I was an employee for 5 years up until Jack decided to cut 50% of the company and offer a retention bonus to the other 50%. For the past couple years, there have been very frequent reorgs and continuos layoffs. It does not matter if your performance is outstanding, there is always the fear about what Jack will do.

      Cons

      Fear Toxic executives Executives mismanagement that have repercussions on employees

      1.0
      Mar 3, 2026

      Transparent Review

      Special operations
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      • Opportunities to participate in special projects and cross-team initiatives • Self-directed development culture where employees can set and pursue their own professional goals • Peer Feedback can be constructive and supportive when used consistently • Competitive 401(k) match (up to $5k annually depending on contribution) • Exposure to innovative fintech products and fast-moving teams

      Cons

      • Communication from leadership often felt inconsistent during periods of organizational change • The leveling and competency frameworks were not always updated or applied consistently, which created confusion around performance expectations • Feedback systems sometimes emphasized documentation of performance gaps without equally recognizing KPI exceedance or improvement over time - attributing to an imbalance of performance metrics overall • Development and career growth pathways depended heavily on individual initiative rather than structured leadership support • Leadership accountability and people-management training appeared uneven across teams • Some employees reported difficulty having open conversations with leadership about workplace concerns • Diversity & Inclusion initiatives did not always translate into day-to-day experiences for some employees.

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