People
We reach and attract talent that reflects our global audiences and ensure barrier-free talent processes for everyone.
Our Commitment to a More Inclusive Workforce
Our intention is to progress towards a workforce reflective of the diverse audiences we serve.
Talent Acquisition
Disney takes a meaningful and measurable approach to expanding our pipeline of wide-ranging talent, and we take care to follow industry best practices, including marketing roles on platforms that reach broad audiences; using respectful, welcoming language in our job descriptions; and forming inclusive panels to interview candidates. We also offer optional training to support leaders in identifying, attracting, and engaging a multifaceted talent pool.
Disney on the Yard
Disney on the Yard is dedicated to building a community for HBCU alumni working across The Walt Disney Company and providing meaningful opportunities for students. In partnership with HBCUs around the country, we have strengthened our commitment to the development of internships, mentorship programs, and career growth opportunities for HBCU graduates and talent at all levels.
Championing Veteran Hiring
The Walt Disney Company salutes the military community by hiring, training, and supporting military veterans with the Heroes Work Here initiative, the Heroes Supply Here program, and Disney’s Veterans Institute. We have employed thousands of veterans since launching Heroes Work Here in 2012.
“Support for the U.S. Armed Forces is a long-standing Disney tradition and our Heroes Work Here program continues that proud legacy. Employees with military service are an essential part of our Disney family and contribute immeasurably to our work of telling incredible stories and making magic. We cannot be more honored to champion U.S. military service members in all lines of work here at Disney.”
Cappy Surette
Senior Manager, External Communications, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; retired U.S. Navy Captain; and founder of the Disney SALUTE Veteran BERG
Workforce Diversity
Across Disney, we strive to build supportive work environments that drive innovation and reinforce a culture in which all employees feel welcome, respected, and valued. Transparency and accountability are an important part of this commitment. We have transparency around our diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics, including workforce representation at different levels both in front of and behind the camera in our Workforce Representation data and our Content Representation data.
View our Workforce Diversity Dashboard
Employees Celebrate PRIDE
Disney is a leader in LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Thousands of members of Disney’s workforce participate in LGBTQ+ belonging employee resource groups and LGBTQ+ Pride events globally.
Promoting Accessibility for Employees with Disabilities
Disney promotes accessible workplaces and works to recruit, train, and integrate employees with disabilities following industry best practices.
Talent Development
We are working to engage, develop, and retain a diverse workforce and leadership team through a variety of training and leadership development programs.
Talent Development
To attract and retain diverse talent at the executive level, we invest in talent development programs like the Black Talent Network, Women’s Talent Network for Asian American Pacific Islanders, and the Women’s Talent Network for Latina talent. These initiatives expand exposure for executives across the Company and provide opportunities for development and career growth.
Executive Incubator Program
This apprentice-style, two-year rotational program at Disney General Entertainment* is designed to cultivate a pipeline of the next generation of diverse creative executives. These Creative Associates are exposed to all aspects of our business with on-the-job learning and additional learning experiences.
* Disney General Entertainment is the collection of The Walt Disney Company’s entertainment and news properties across a portfolio of television brands and businesses, including ABC Entertainment, ABC Signature, ABC News, Freeform, ONYX Collective, Twentieth Television Studios, FX Networks and FX Productions, Hulu Originals, Disney Branded Television (including the Disney Channel networks), and National Geographic.