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Disney Weighs Sweeping Layoffs, with Thousands of Jobs at Risk as CEO Josh D'Amaro Targets 20% Cost Cuts
Managers were told to seek 20% annual cost savings as Disney plans to reinvest part of the reductions into programming, technology and parks.
- Disney is moving toward thousands of job cuts, asking managers to target 20% in annual cost savings, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.
- Chief Executive Officer Josh D'Amaro navigates industry challenges including AI proliferation, weaker box office revenue, and intensifying streaming competition from rivals.
- Disney employed 231,000 people at fiscal year-end, following prior reductions of 7,000 roles in 2023 and about 1,000 positions in April.
- D'Amaro aims to reinvest savings into film, TV programming, technology, and cruise ship businesses while Disney President Dana Walden emphasized evaluating structure to "survive and thrive."
- Broader media peers including Netflix and Skydance have also slashed jobs as traditional television revenue declines and streaming competition intensifies across the industry.
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Times of IndiaDisney weighs sweeping layoffs, with thousands of jobs at risk as CEO Josh D'Amaro targets 20% cost cuts
Walt Disney is reportedly considering cutting thousands of jobs as part of a cost-saving restructuring initiative. The company's leadership has requested managers to identify 20% in annual cost savings. This decision follows challenges including reduced box office revenue and increased competition in streaming. Disney aims to reallocate some of the savings into film, TV programming, and theme park ventures.
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