Disney to lay off more than 30,000 workers in first half of 2021

[marmar]

The Walt Disney Company has announced that it will lay off 32,000 employees amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The figure is an increase from the 28,000 previously announced by the company, and primarily includes employees from its theme parks in the US, according to Reuters.

In a SEC filing on Wednesday, Disney wrote: “Due to the current climate, including Covid-19 impacts, and changing environment in which we are operating, the company has generated efficiencies in its staffing, including limiting hiring to critical business roles, furloughs and reductions-in-force.

“As part of these actions, the employment of approximately 32,000 employees primarily at Parks, Experiences and Products will terminate in the first half of fiscal 2021.” ..........(more)

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/disney-lay-off-workers-coronavirus-pandemic-b1762170.html

[kimbutgar]

1. I was at Disneyland the last day it was open on March 13th

The thing I remember the most is the cast members looking stressed and scared.

[PJMcK]

2. Disney is a phenomenally wealthy company

One would think they would have a more humane employment policy.

Disneyworld: the Happiest Place on Earth?

I don't think so.