The Walt Disney Company has announced that it too will join the parade of large companies trimming their workforce in a round of layoffs. The Mouse House will part ways with many as 7,000 employees. That’s roughly 4% of the global work force. As part… Read More »The Walt Disney Company to cut 7,000 jobs in reorganization.
The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) Board of Directors announced that it has elected independent director Mark G. Parker as the new Chairman of the Board, effective following the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Details Mr. Parker, a seven-year member of the Disney Board, as… Read More »Big Shake Up at The Walt Disney Company as Mark Parker Replaces Susan Arnold as New Chairman of the Board
In what can only be described as an unexpected turn of events, the leadership atop The Walt Disney Company has shifted dramatically tonight. Bob Chapek, who replaced Bob Iger as CEO just two years ago is out and Iger is back as CEO effective immediately.… Read More »Bob Iger returns to Disney as CEO after Bob Chapek steps down
In a unanimous vote, The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors have handed Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek a new three year contract. That’s a strong vote of confidence for the embattled leader of the Mouse House. Bob Chapek took over from Bob Iger, the… Read More »Disney Board Grants CEO Bob Chapek A Long Term Contract Extension
Yesterday was a banner day for The Walt Disney Company. It was honored for its workplace equality employment policies and found to be among the world’s most admired companies. It’s just another Tuesday in Burbank. Actually that isn’t too far from the truth. This is… Read More »The Walt Disney Company ranks high among world’s employers
“A Disney job is less a destination than a limitless journey.” And boy, what a journey it is – even just in one day! We first mentioned our enthusiasm for One Day at Disney in our August 24 article. The unprecedented book-and-documentary collaboration between Disney… Read More »One Day at Disney: Book Review and Interview with Wendy Lefkon and Bruce Steele
I am not sure that there is any greater honor than to become a Disney Legend. The Disney Legends Awards, established in 1987, recognize individuals who have made an integral and extraordinary contribution to The Walt Disney Company. Recipients are chosen by a selection committee,… Read More »Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau among those to be honored as Disney Legends
Each year the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) publishes a list of the top corporations in the United States ranking how well they stack up regarding workplace equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) employees. In the 2019 report, we’re happy to note… Read More »The Walt Disney Company earns perfect score for LGBTQ Workplace Equality