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Disney laying off around 300 employees in latest cuts under new CEO Josh D'Amaro

US · 2026-09-29

Key takeaway

Disney is laying off around 300 employees in HR and technology as part of cost-cutting under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerDisney lays off around 300 employees in HR and technology to reduce overhead under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe cost base shrinks, and Disney signals tighter control over discretionary spending, especially in support functions.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSuppliers of HR tech, consulting, and digital services to Disney and similar corporates face contract risk and slower renewals, impacting SME revenue lines.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: CNBC Business

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