Disney: 200 jobs cut
Disney has announced layoffs impacting a couple of hundred employees, primarily in tech and HR, as part of a cost-cutting strategy under CEO Josh D'Amaro. The company, which had 231,000 employees as of the end of fiscal 2025, is undergoing a transformation process that includes automating certain workflows. This move follows previous rounds of layoffs and reflects ongoing concerns about the impact of AI on staffing.
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