Employment Law

BlackRock Eliminating Dozens of Jobs in 2026 to Improve Efficiency

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What’s Happening at BlackRock?

BlackRock is eliminating approximately 250 positions, or around 1% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring.

A spokesperson for the world’s largest asset manager said the workforce reduction is aimed at making the firm more efficient in 2026.

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Check out our BlackRock Layoffs & Severance page for more information on the restructuring and the rights that non-unionized employees have.

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