The Walt Disney Company joined several other businesses throughout the U.S. in revamping its DEI policies within the first month of the Trump Administration. Disney’s chief human resources officer, Sonia Coleman, recently announced changes to the company’s DEI efforts.
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“Creating a welcoming and respectful environment for our employees and guests is core to our company culture and our business,” Coleman stated, per Variety. “Our values — integrity, creativity, collaboration, community, inclusion — guide our actions and how we treat each other.”
“Today, I want to provide an update on how our values are embedded in our leader compensation programs,” she continued. “Specifically our Other Performance Factors (OPFs), as well as share some of the work that has been underway to evolve our talent strategy consistent with these values.”
Coleman further shared that other OPFs beginning in the fiscal year will include a new “Talent Strategy” factor. This factor is part of the company’s executive compensation planning.
“This factor will assess how leaders uphold our company values, incorporate different perspectives to drive business success, cultivate an environment where all employees can thrive,” she then pointed out. “And sustain a robust pipeline to ensure long-term organizational strength.”
Disney Unveils the “Four Pillars” of Its Framework
Coleman also shared more details about a framework released in December 2024. The framework, which is centered around four key pillars, is designed to align the company’s initiatives with its business goals and values.
The first is People. Coleman explained that the company wants to reach and attract “the best, most talented people around the world.” It also wants to “foster barrier-free talent processes for everyone.”
The next is Culture. The company also claimed to have ” purposefully championed” a culture where everyone belongs and can contribute to its business success.
The third pillar is Market Reach. For this, the company has further created “unforgettable stories, experiences, and products that entertain and resonate globally.”
Finally, the fourth pillar is Community. Disney is now learning from and supporting underserved communities by “establishing and investing in impactful relationships with organizations and business stakeholders.”
Other key developments at the Walt Disney Company include the creation of a new online destination. This focuses on the pillars and continued progress, and employee groups, which streamlined the company’s global enterprise Belonging Employee Resource Groups (BERGs) structure and rebranded the “B” in BERG from “Business” to “Belonging” to “highlight” that the company’s employee groups’ role is focused on “strengthening our employee community and workplace experience.”
Disney Makes Changes to Content Warnings Ahead of Older Films
Along with corporate DEI changes, the Walt Disney Company has also adjusted its Disney+ content.
According to a report by Axios, Disney changed the disclaimer to autoplay ahead of some of its older films. This includes Peter Pan and Dumbo.
The previous disclaimer stated that the film “includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of peoples or cultures.” The new version now states, “This program is presented as originally created and may contain stereotypes or negative depictions.”
DEI, an acronym for diversity, equity, and inclusion, has become a significant topic within the Trump administration. President Trump seeks to ban specific diversity programs and change various U.S. government departments.