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Disneyland Resort Announces Layoffs Amid Company Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
500 OF 173,250 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Anaheim, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Disneyland Resort has announced layoffs affecting approximately 500 employees as part of a broader restructuring effort within the company. The layoffs are set to take effect on October 1, 2023, as the company aims to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. This decision comes amidst ongoing challenges in the entertainment industry, prompting Disneyland Resort to reassess its workforce needs. The affected employees will be notified in the coming weeks, and the company is committed to providing support during this transition. This move reflects a strategic shift as Disneyland Resort seeks to enhance its operational efficiency and focus on core business areas.

The Walt Disney Company cut 500 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 173,250 people The Walt Disney Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 34 layoff events at The Walt Disney Company since September 2020, affecting a combined 45,999 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

The Walt Disney Company cut 500 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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