These new layoffs are part of a restructuring which comes seven months after Crown Media Family Networks instituted a leadership change, in part to make diversity a priority, with Wonya Lucas being named president and CEO, and succeeding Bill Abbott in the role.
Of course, that cheer was hampered by on-going calls for Hallmark’s films and television shows to embrace diversity in all its forms more fully.
Lucas has already made several hires, and is expected to make more, which will bring the company’s employee levels close to its pre-layoff numbers.
While it’s never fun to have to lay off people or be laid off, hopefully this will put the company and its networks in a better place overall.