So Iger is going to require 4 days a week in the office?

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The question is what will happen when the contract expires. Disney and the union are currently operating under an extension to the original contract, which expired in October. Neither side has said how long the extension lasts, but for workers to... — read more 

Can we expect to see fewer layoffs under Iger or will he turn to reducing the workforce in an attempt to turn things around (even though I don't think things need turning around, we just have a bunch of shareholders with unrealistic expectations... — read more 

Bob Iger returned to Disney as CEO in November, ending Bob Chapek's rocky tenure. The change comes as Disney contends with mounting financial challenges and likely layoffs in 2023.  Here's everything you need to know about what led to... — read more 

“We think Bob Iger is returning to Disney to make big changes,” they wrote in a commentary. “Spinning ESPN and [TV broadcast network] ABC is the best path forward. We see it as a reasonably probable late-2023... — read more 

What's your prediction as it relates to the possiblity of Disney layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

https://www.disneytouristblog.com/bob-iger-alarmed-by-disney-world-price-increases-disliked-layoff-plans/

I haven't heard Apple specifically but I have heard rumblings about an executive exit plan over the next two years. Stay tuned. https://www.thewrap.com/bob-iger-sell-disney-apple-power-move/

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bob-iger-returns-as-disney-ceo-in-shocking-shakeup-041244009.html IMO: I like it. Good decision Disney... thumbs up!

Streaming services operate at a loss, parks are an absolute mess.. Maybe our leadership should finally ask themselves if the business strategy is good and what vision they have for the future of the company, instead of solving all their... — read more 

I've been hearing from the internal rumor mill (corporate) that it's less about layoffs and more about the hiring freeze. I've seen some clickbait buzzwords out there like MASSIVE or HUGE, but if the rumors hold true we're not talking "massive"... — read more 

https://www.pymnts.com/streaming/2022/layoffs-loom-at-disney-as-company-looks-to-cut-costs/

Chapek is following the MGM model, where Disney will ultimately phase out the media side of the business as more and more IP becomes public domain with more focus being put on vacations, travel, and gambling. Much of this has to do with pressure... — read more 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/12/business/disney-hiring-freeze-job-cuts/index.html?utm_source=twCNN&utm_medium=social&utm_term=link&utm_content=2022-11-12T22%3A41%3A44

Julie Merges SVP of HR told her entire department that cuts were coming to their team on a call today with everyone.

Disney has been desperate to hire recently, even going as far as advertising openings on a giant LED screen outside of their casting offices but could that be about to change? During the fourth quarter earnings call today. Disney’s Chief Financial... — read more 

The earnings estimates look good and are more than 50 percent above the same period last year. This is in big part thanks to Disney+, which is growing once again thanks to the company finally deciding to expand its offering to more countries. All in... — read more 

Disney is one of the top twelve employers that laid off thousands of employees during the pandemic. Not only that, hourly employees were hit disproportionally more than salaried workers. Basically, those on the bottom of the chain paid the highest... — read more 

chapek was a theme park guy, not a content guy. the media side of disney is over and after the way this company has p*ssed pretty much EVERYONE off for the last 5 years, there's no saving it. so the plan now is gambling, high end park experiences... — read more 

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https://insidethemagic.net/2022/09/disney-world-resort-store-closing-ld1/

For those of us market watchers, this is no surprise. ESG is ki----g every industry it infects and DEI initiatives over merit have smaller competitors eating our lunch. make no mistake, bob paycheck is collecting personal bonuses from european... — read more 

So far things are looking good but you never know. It's not that I'm too invested in Disney doing well, the company doesn't pay me enough to care, BUT we all know that if the results are not good, layoffs will follow. And that's the part that I sadly... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/1-disney-says-offer-travel-155452177.html

https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/06/27734496/disney-vs-destantis-feud-intensifies-media-giant-reportedly-delays-shifting-jobs-to-florida

FBI affidavit says Disney and company executive were part of a ‘cabal’ that tried to influence local politics https://www.wsj.com/articles/corruption-probe-in-anaheim-calif-grows-drawing-in-disney-11653513675

https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/05/21/walt-disney-has-a-problem-disney-is-costing-it-a/

We've had a nice period where Disney couldn't get enough employees so layoffs were out of the question. But now that a recession is closing in, I'm starting to worry we'll be facing layoffs again. Am I overthinking this or should I be worried about... — read more 

Everybody is expecting bad news, but I think a lot of people will be surprised. Not to mention, the ESP forecast is significantly higher than a year ago, so it's obvious some things are going the right way. Disney might have hit a rough patch but... — read more 

Disney's Corp. Affairs Chief Departs With Duties Shifted To GC That move comes after the quick departure of its new chief corporate affairs officer, Geoff... — read more 

Disney’s special district tells investors state can’t dissolve it without paying debt As Florida legislators were rushing through passage of a bill to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World last week, they failed to notice an... — read more 

if you're also in Florida, start looking. This will not end well for employees.

Leave our children alone! They are not yours to influence and intimate! You want to be who you are, then have the same respect for others and their children without passing your political agendas on them subversively or even out in the open! Shame on... — read more 

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