Disney Hit By Layoffs In Multiple Areas, Hundreds Impacted
Disney has initiated a new round of layoffs affecting a couple hundred employees across multiple areas, largely impacting tech and human resources departments. The reductions began on September 29 under new CEO Josh D'Amaro as part of corporate streamlining efforts. Some of the affected human resources workers had previously managed severance packages for earlier job cuts at the company. This latest downsizing follows broader economic pressures and employment reductions spanning the technology and entertainment industries throughout the year.
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- ✓ Disney began a series of layoffs on September 29 affecting hundreds of employees.
- ✓ The latest job cuts are concentrated in technology and human resources.
- ✓ The workforce reductions are occurring under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
What changed
Disney launched a new round of layoffs on September 29 impacting hundreds of workers primarily in tech and HR under CEO Josh D'Amaro.
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Disney Slashes Hundreds of Jobs in New Layoff Round Under CEO Josh D'Amaro
Disney has initiated a new round of layoffs affecting a couple hundred employees across multiple areas, largely impacting tech and human resources departments. The reductions began on September 29 under new CEO Josh D'Amaro as part of corporate streamlining efforts. Some of the affected human resources workers had previously managed severance packages for earlier job cuts at the company. This latest downsizing follows broader economic pressures and employment reductions spanning the technology and entertainment industries throughout the year.
Why it matters
The reductions form part of ongoing corporate transformation initiatives under the new chief executive. Job cuts have targeted administrative and technical sectors that previously handled internal restructuring and workforce management. The entertainment conglomerate continues to trim operations as broader industry sectors grapple with mounting corporate streamlining.
What is confirmed
- Disney began a series of layoffs on September 29 affecting hundreds of employees.
- The latest job cuts are concentrated in technology and human resources.
- The workforce reductions are occurring under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
Still unconfirmed
- The layoffs specifically total around 300 employees.
What to watch next
- Further announcements regarding corporate restructuring and additional department impacts under CEO Josh D'Amaro
- Internal communications detailing the full scope of the technology and human resources reductions
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- Deadline — Disney Hit By Layoffs In Multiple Areas, Hundreds Impacted
- CNBC — Disney laying off around 300 employees in latest cuts under new CEO Josh D'Amaro
- The Hollywood Reporter — Disney Cuts Hundreds More Jobs in New Round of Layoffs as Corporate Streamlining Casualties Mount
- Variety — Disney Makes More Job Cuts, Laying Off a Few Hundred Employees
- New York Post — Massive layoffs rock Disney as new CEO slashes hundreds of jobs
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