Block

HQ
Oakland
Total Offices: 13
12,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Block?

What People Are Saying About Block

  • Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Policy language highlights a remote-first, “work from anywhere” setup with no required office days and options for limited international work, which reduces commuting and supports schedule control.
  • Time Off Access: Benefits emphasize flexible paid time off alongside paid holidays and sick leave, signaling room to recharge when teams honor it.
  • Wellbeing Programs: Company materials point to mental-health resources, wellness stipends, and practices like a meeting-free day to protect focus, aligning policies with wellbeing.

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