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Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block. read more

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CEO: Jack Dorsey

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Block Retention Score

Block is in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 55% of employees would not leave Block if they were offered a job for more money while 75% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 62% of Block's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 38% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Block's Retention

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In the Top 25% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 50% of 944 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
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3rd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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B74 / 100

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Who Ranks Block's Retention the Highest?

Department - Sales 95/100

Experience - Entry Level 87/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 84/100

Who Ranks Block's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Operations 56/100

Department - Finance 59/100

Department - Customer Support 61/100

Block Retention At a Glance

Block's Retention score is rated a "B" by 345 employees. The category helps understand Block's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Block's Retention score has remained steady at 74/100. Block ranks in 3rd place versus 5 competitors which include Intuit, Stripe, PayPal, Plastiq, and First Data Corporation. The Sales and Design departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Operations and Finance departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Block's Retention score is in the Top 25% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 50% compared to 944 nearby companies in San Francisco.

Block's Retention Trendline

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How Block's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	61%
No	39%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	11%
Once a month	35%
Once a quarter	34%
Once a year	14%
Never	6%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	68%
No	32%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	33%
Secure Enough	20%
Neutral	47%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	76%
No	24%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	14%
Once a week	14%
Once a month	19%
Once a quarter	43%
Never	10%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Block's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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25%

Block ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Block's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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50%

Block ranks in the Top 50% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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