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Disney Announced It Will Lay Off 7,000 Employees To Save $5.5 Billion In Costs

Written by Bruno Teles
Published on 09/02/2023 at 17:11
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Walt Disney Co. Announced On Wednesday (8) A Large-Scale Restructuring Led By Recently Reinstated CEO Bob Iger To Achieve US$ 5.5 Billion In Cost Savings.

As part of this effort, the company will lay off about 7,000 employees, representing 3.6% of Disney’s global workforce. This restructuring aims to make the company’s streaming business profitable.

Disney announced a 3.6% reduction in its global workforce, which translated into a 4.7% increase in the company’s shares to US$ 117.22 in after-hours trading. The Mouse House announced measures, including the promise to restore a dividend to shareholders, to address investor Nelson Peltz’s concerns that it was over-relying on streaming.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged on Wednesday that the company may have been overly proactive in acquiring customers for online video platforms while traditional television was in decline. The company is restructuring its operations into three segments: an entertainment unit covering film, television, and streaming; an ESPN unit focused on sports; and Disney parks, experiences, and products. This change aims to reduce operational costs and return creative power to executives.

The CEO of The Walt Disney Company stated during a conference call with analysts that the reorganization will result in a more collaborative and efficient approach to its operations. We are firmly committed to operating with high efficiency, especially in a competitive environment. Streaming continues to be Disney’s top priority, according to Bob Iger.

Boeing, One Of The Leading Aircraft Manufacturers In The World, Announced It Plans To Lay Off Approximately 2,000 Employees To Simplify Its Administrative Structure.

Boeing, a leader in the aviation sector, announced its intention to lay off about 2,000 employees over the next year. The goal is to simplify the organizational structure within finance and human resources to improve company performance and ensure its competitiveness in the market. 

In addition, it is expected that one-third of the positions will be outsourced to Tata Consulting Services in India. To optimize its resources, the company has also been taking measures such as cuts in the finance and human resources departments.

Although it hired 15,000 workers last year, some administrative positions have been reduced. On the other hand, the company plans to hire 10,000 people to work in engineering and manufacturing in 2023. It currently has 156,000 employees.

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