Block

HQ
Oakland
Total Offices: 13
12,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2009
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What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Block?

What People Are Saying About Block

  • Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Company materials describe a distributed-by-default setup where most roles can be remote, office, or hybrid by choice. Messaging frames this as working 'from wherever you thrive,' indicating meaningful location autonomy.
  • Time Off Access: Benefits information highlights flexible PTO alongside paid parental, medical, and caregiving leave. These programs are positioned to make it easier to step away when needed.
  • Mental Health Support: Careers content points to mental‑health resources such as Lyra/EAP. These supports are presented as positives for maintaining balance.

Block's Benefits

Offers a flexible time off policy

Offers generous PTO

Offers paid volunteer time

Provides bereavement leave

Provides floating holidays

Provides paid holidays

Provides paid sick days

Provides wellness days

Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers company-sponsored happy hours

Offers company-sponsored outings

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers fitness stipend

Offers wellness programs

Partners with nonprofits

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Provides recreational clubs

Offers a remote work program

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Utilizes a hybrid work model

Utilizes restricted work hours