At Disney, creating a welcoming and respectful environment for our employees and guests is core to our company culture and our business. We create entertainment that appeals to a global audience, and having a workforce that reflects the consumers we serve helps drive our business.
At Disney, we want everyone to belong and thrive.
At Disney, creating a welcoming and respectful environment for our employees and guests is core to our company culture and our business. We create entertainment that appeals to a global audience, and having a workforce that reflects the consumers we serve helps drive our business.
People
We reach, attract, grow, and retain top talent worldwide, fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunity.
Culture
We purposefully champion a culture where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute to our business success.
Market Reach
We create unforgettable stories, experiences, and products that entertain and resonate globally.
Community
We learn from and support under-served communities by establishing and investing in impactful relationships with organizations and business stakeholders.
Supporting our Veterans
The Walt Disney Company salutes the military community by employing, training, and supporting military veterans with the Heroes Work Here initiative. We are honored to have employed thousands of veterans in roles across the company since launching Heroes Work Here in 2012.
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.
Employee Engagement
Creative Talent Development and Inclusion
The Creative Talent Development and Inclusion (CTDI) team at Disney Entertainment Television (DET) leads initiatives that connect writers, producers, directors and below-the-line crew at all levels to opportunities across DET’s scripted and unscripted television slate. Over the past 30+ years CTDI’s highly selective initiatives have served as a launchpad for hundreds of working television writers, directors, and crew.
Accessible Content
We are committed to increasing the accessibility of our content for our audiences. We offer a range of tools and accessibility features across our streaming platforms and networks, and other platforms where our content is shared. Features vary by platform and may include tools such as audio descriptions, closed captioning, keyboard navigation, and interoperability with popular screen readers.
Inclusive Storyteller Series
The Disney Entertainment Television (DET) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team is excited to share the Inclusive Storytellers Series, featuring vignettes of DET talent sharing their stories. This employee recognition program highlights the dedication of employees at all levels in driving, implementing and supporting diverse and inclusive initiatives while creating content that resonates with colleagues and audiences.
Imaginar Producers Residency
Disney is committed to increasing access for underrepresented groups to the entertainment industry, including nurturing future generations of storytellers and innovators. In 2023, Disney, Searchlight, Film Independent, and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers launched Imaginar to support independent Latin American producers to produce their slate of projects and accelerate their career development.
Stories Matter
Disney Future Storytellers
Disney Future Storytellers is Disney’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of storytellers and innovators. Through social investments and programs that provide inspiration and hands-on experience, we’re inspiring youth to imagine their possibilities and expanding access to training, professional networks, and financial support in the media, entertainment, technology, and hospitality industries.
Disney Works with Community Leaders
Disney hosted and sponsored the Ascend Leadership Engage Conference at Walt Disney World, a signature gathering celebrating Pan-Asian leadership and resilience. Leaders from across the Company joined panels, breakout discussions, and networking sessions. Through this engagement, Disney reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and supporting the development of future leaders.
Charitable Giving
Supplier Diversity
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Highlights
Expanded Scripted and
Film Representation with
52%
People of Color
as Series Regulars/Leads in FY23
46%
Of employees worldwide were women executives in FY23
Spent
$1 billion
annually with diverse suppliers in FY23
Supported employee affinity groups and
100+
Business Employee Resource Groups
Transparency & Accountability
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, and we continue to share information regarding our workforce and our ongoing efforts to support equal access to opportunity both in front of and behind the camera.