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Disney Pixar to cut several roles
Pixar Animation Studios, a subsidiary of Walt Disney, is in the process of reducing its workforce. The decision was reportedly taken when an excess...
Hollywood studios make offer; attempt to end strike
After a short spell of silence, four studios — Warner Bros Discovery, NBC Universal, Disney and Netflix— are working to bring the strike to...
Last of Nat Geo’s staff writers laid off
In what was the second layoff round in the last nine months, National Geographic — the science and natural world magazine that is about...
Disney initiates third wave of job cuts; to affect around 2,500...
Disney is currently undergoing its third wave of layoffs, resulting in significant job losses for its workforce. The number of employees expected to be...
Second phase of layoffs begins at Disney
Disney is set to begin its second phase of job cuts this week as part of its goal to eliminate 7,000 positions. The company...
First phase of layoffs begins at Disney
Disney, one of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world, is set to embark on a difficult journey of cost-cutting and restructuring....
Sonia Coleman appointed as the new CHRO at Walt Disney
Sonia Coleman has been appointed as the senior executive-VP and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of The Walt Disney Company starting April 8. Coleman...
Disney announces layoffs as part of cost-cutting measures
Entertainment giant Disney is laying off 7,000 employees as part of a cost-cutting strategy to address the challenges the company is facing. CEO Bob...
Disney recalls employees back to its offices
As Bob Iger made his way back to the position of chief executive at Disney, he implemented changes in the way the company's corporate...
Layoffs at HBO Max, 14% of team to go
HBO Max, the streaming platform will let go 70 employees, that is, about 14 per cent of its workforce.
These job cuts come as a...
Star and Disney India launch resource groups for women, LGBTQ+ staff
Taking their commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) further, Star & Disney India have introduced Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs), new diversity resource groups...
90 people to lose job as Disney India decides to stop...
About 15 per cent of the company's total India workforce, of approx. 600, will lose their jobs.
Ex-employees of Disney sued the company for hiring Indians
These former IT employees filed a lawsuit in Florida claiming that the company had discriminated against them by firing them and replacing them with Indians.
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition
Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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Investing in women to accelerate progress—the only way forward
Despite so much talk about progress and equity, in 2024, women still face barriers in leadership roles. They make up nearly half of the...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
Ikea to train 3,000 in AI
Ikea has committed to an ambitious initiative: equipping approximately 3,000 co-workers and 500 leaders with the essential skills in artificial intelligence (AI).
These training programmes...
Poonam Burman takes on CHRO role at Godrej Industries (Chemicals)
After spending well over four and a half years with Unilever, Poonam Burman has joined Godrej Industries (Chemicals) as chief human resource officer.
An alumna...
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EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
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Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
