Tag: Walt Disney

Disney announces second round of layoffs amid ongoing cost-cutting measures

Today, that is, 26 February, 2024, Disney officials announced a second round of layoffs as part of their ongoing cost-cutting measures, affecting more employees....

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...

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...

Target follows a similar move by Walmart, announces debt-free education benefits...

Target, the global retail company has joined the likes of Walmart, Taco Bell and Walt Disney in providing undergraduate certificates and associate degrees to...

Paul Richardson is the next CHRO, Walt Disney

Walt Disney has named Paul Richardson as its next CHRO. The position is to be effective July 2021 onwards. Richardson will succeed the long-serving...

Disney’s theme parks to render 28,000 jobless

Approximately 28,000 employees or ‘cast members’ as they are called, working at Walt Disney’s theme parks in the US will be laid off. The...

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...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
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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...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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Silence truly is golden, especially at the watercooler

Imagine this: you confide in a colleague about a recent financial setback, trusting them with a vulnerability. But instead of empathy, you receive a...
Skills

Singapore to upskill mid-career employees with SkillsFuture

To train the rapidly-evolving workforce in AI and other emerging technologies, Singapore has introduced the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme (SFLP) in collaboration with the Ministry...

“HR leaders should align the workforce with industry demands,” Sriharsha Achar

Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act The insurance industry holds significant growth potential, requiring major transformations in workforce...

Uniqlo boosts UK retail staff pay and benefits

Uniqlo is bolstering its commitment to employee welfare in the UK. The fashion clothing brand is raising hourly rates for its retail staff by...

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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR

Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years? A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...

EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO

Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...

“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...

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....
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