Sony Pictures Entertainment has notified staff that it plans to cut its production and distribution workforce by 5 % as part of an efficiency push . The move will see the company merge some of its international and domestic units as it aims to become a more global and digitally focused enterprise . An internal memo cited by Bloomberg News justifies the losses in terms of a migration to a more global and digitally focussed business, necessitating the merger of international and domestic teams. Posts are also expected to be cut in areas including publicity , research and development , media and marketing .
Sony Pictures Entertainment has notified staff that it plans to cut its production and distribution workforce by 5 % as part of an efficiency push . The move will see the company merge some of its international and domestic units as it aims to become a more global and digitally focused enterprise . Posts are also expected to be cut in areas including publicity , research and development , media and marketing .