Location: Burbank, California, USA.
Department affected: various departments.
Based on news reporting.
The Walt Disney Company has laid off approximately 2,000 employees as part of a restructuring effort aimed at rebalancing teams across various departments. This decision comes as Disney continues to navigate challenges in the entertainment industry, including shifts in consumer behavior and economic pressures. The layoffs, which occurred in early October 2023, reflect the company's ongoing strategy to streamline operations and focus on core areas of growth. Disney's leadership emphasized the need for these changes to enhance efficiency and adapt to the evolving market landscape.
The Walt Disney Company cut 2,000 jobs affecting its various departments team as of October 1, 2023.
That is roughly 1.2% 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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