Friday, 27 February, 2026
Jack Dorsey Halves Block Workforce with 4,000 Layoffs

Jack Dorsey has executed a massive restructuring at Block, slashing 4,000 jobs to reduce the workforce by half. This aggressive downsizing aims to eliminate corporate inertia and return the firm to a leaner, "founder-led" efficiency. Issuing a stark warning to the broader tech industry, Dorsey suggested that many silicon valley giants remain overstaffed and inefficient, signaling that more deep cuts across the global technology landscape are inevitable.
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