Disney will start the first of three rounds of layoffs this week, according to a report from Deadline Monday.
CEO Bob Iger reportedly sent a memo to Disney employees about the start of layoffs that will cut approximately 7,000 employees starting this week, with another round coming in April and a third round happening over the summer.
“In tough moments, we must always do what is required to ensure Disney can continue delivering exceptional entertainment to audiences and guests around the world – now, and long into the future,” Iger wrote in the memo, according to Deadline.
Iger returned to Disney as CEO last November following the ousting of Bob Chapek. In February, Iger indicated the plan to reduce the company’s workforce.
Layoffs have hit tech companies hard in recent months. Microsoft, Meta and Amazon laid off thousands of employees in 2022 and have announced more cuts for 2023.
Disney didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
