Fintech Block laid off 931 people in an effort to make organizational changes and eliminate roles.The CEO, Jack Dorsey, sent an email announcing the layoffs which are categorized into three buckets: strategy, performance, and managers.Dorsey stated that the cuts are not due to financial reasons or AI replacement but are driven by shifting strategic needs and improving performance.Block is closing 748 open roles, except for critical operations, key leadership positions, and some other roles.