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Disney is cutting hundreds of jobs in a new round of corporate streamlining, with Pixar reportedly hit hardest and ESPN seeing some on‑air talent losses, as CEO Josh D’Amaro continues the “One Disney” overhaul that began earlier this year and reshapes marketing, entertainment, and studios amid fast-changing tech and media dynamics.
Microsoft’s stock plunged about 20% in June 2026, the worst month since December 2000, driving its market cap down to around $2.75 trillion as investors fret that heavy AI infrastructure spending is squeezing free cash flow. At the same time, Xbox is undergoing a major reset led by CEO Asha Sharma that could include layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations, with CFO Amy Hood pushing cost savings as Microsoft’s fiscal year ends on June 30. Xbox margins are only about 3%, raising ROI concerns, and there’s chatter about potentially spinning out Xbox, though it remains unclear if any changes will meaningfully move Microsoft’s stock.
Microsoft is reportedly considering restructuring Xbox as a standalone, wholly-owned subsidiary or joint venture to accelerate development of first-party games such as Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls. New CEO Asha Sharma is said to push higher investment in top-tier titles, though officials say no imminent plans exist; budget and staff cuts are also being discussed as part of a broader Xbox reset.
Meta will begin its first round of layoffs on May 20, cutting about 8,000 roles (roughly 10% of its global workforce) with more cuts planned later as it realigns around artificial intelligence and streamlines operations, continuing a trend of AI-driven efficiency in tech.
Ford Motor is restructuring its leadership as Doug Field leaves; his EV, digital and design duties will be folded into a new Product Creation and Industrialization unit led by Kumar Galhotra to accelerate Ford Plus software and EV initiatives, with targets of an 8% EBIT margin by 2029 and 90% electrified vehicles by 2030, as the company pushes the Universal Electric Vehicle platform and a refreshed, faster-to-market portfolio across North America and globally.
Disney confirms layoffs less than a month into Josh D'Amaro's tenure, saying the cuts are part of a broader move to unify operations and build a more agile, tech-enabled organization, not a reflection of employees' contributions or Disney's overall strength.
Home Depot cut about 800 corporate jobs at its Atlanta-area store-support center, many of whom were remote workers. Those remaining will return to five days a week in-office starting the week of April 6, with separation packages offered. The move aims to simplify corporate operations and boost agility as the company, facing softer demand, follows other 2026 layoffs by peers like Amazon.
Amazon is eliminating 16,000 corporate roles, with internal memos portraying the layoffs as necessary to become the world’s largest startup—emphasizing ownership, speed, and reduced bureaucracy. The affected teams span AWS units (e.g., Bedrock, Redshift, ProServe) and retail operations like Prime and Delivery Experience. HR and leadership messages highlight support for impacted staff via the Employee Assistance Program and signal ongoing restructuring to streamline the organization for faster execution.
Amazon announced layoffs affecting 84 employees in Seattle and Bellevue as part of ongoing corporate restructuring, with the layoffs scheduled between February 2 and February 23, 2026. This follows a previous announcement of 14,000 job cuts in October, and the company has laid off nearly 2,400 Washington employees in 2025, amid efforts to streamline management and improve agility.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explained that the company's recent layoffs of about 14,000 employees were driven by a cultural reset to enhance agility and decision-making speed, rather than financial issues or AI-related restructuring, aiming to maintain a startup-like environment amid ongoing technological transformation.
Amazon plans to cut approximately 14,000 corporate jobs as part of its strategy to reduce bureaucracy and invest more in AI, with further cuts expected next year, driven by the adoption of generative AI tools to enhance efficiency and innovation.
Target's announcement of layoffs and restructuring, including cutting 8% of its global corporate staff, signals internal struggles and may serve as an early warning sign for the broader economy, especially as retail giants like Amazon also announce layoffs amid economic uncertainty.
Target plans to lay off around 1,000 corporate employees and close 800 roles as part of a major restructuring under new CEO Michael Fiddelke, aiming to address sales slumps and operational inefficiencies, impacting its headquarters in Minneapolis and signaling significant changes in its business strategy.
Target is cutting about 1,800 corporate jobs, roughly 8% of its global corporate workforce, to streamline operations and focus on rebuilding its customer base amid declining sales and increased competition. The layoffs, mainly at its Minneapolis headquarters, are part of a broader effort led by new CEO Michael Fiddelke to improve merchandise selection, customer experience, and technology investment. The company aims to enhance decision-making and accelerate growth, while store employees and supply chain workers are unaffected.
Target plans to cut 1,800 corporate positions to enhance operational agility and decision-making, amid ongoing sales challenges and industry shifts, with affected employees to be informed soon and offered support.