Block Inc
ASX:XYZUnverifiedOffshoring Summary
This company has not yet been reviewed for offshoring data. This does not mean they don't offshore — we simply haven't assessed them yet.
The Story
- 2022Block (formerly Square) acquired Afterpay for US$29 billion, bringing hundreds of Australian employees into the company. Block's Australian workforce grew to over 1,200. [AFR]
- March 2026Block announced 4,000 job cuts globally, including approximately 700 in Australia. The company framed the restructure as an 'AI transformation.' Block's share price surged 20% on the announcement — the market rewarded headcount destruction. [AFR]
- March 2026Former Afterpay staff were disproportionately affected by the cuts. Workers described being told their roles were 'eliminated by AI' despite no AI system being deployed to replace them. The cuts came just weeks after Block reported record revenue. [SMH]
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Layoff Events
| Date | Headcount | Location | Department | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 | 700 | Australia | technology | Block cut 4,000 workers worldwide, including 700 Australians. |
What Public Sources Say
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News
Block cuts 4,000 globally including 700 Australians“Block cut 4,000 workers worldwide, including 700 Australians.”