British airlines company Sky to cut its workforce in the UK by approximately 600 employees
In a significant move, Sky, the leading media and entertainment company, has announced its new industrial strategy, which is a part of its ongoing commitment to the creative industries. This strategy comes at a time when the British government is eager to demonstrate progress with its new industrial strategy.
The Labour government, in its recent announcement, has pledged a new industrial strategy and a substantial £50 billion investment in the creative industries. The government has identified the creative industries as one of eight key growth sectors, and Sky's strategy aligns perfectly with this focus.
Sky's strategy includes a shift towards digital services, with plans to cut 2,000 jobs from its call centres. The decision to move towards online and AI services is based on a poll of 10,000 employees and aims to streamline customer service operations. However, specific figures on the number of jobs that will be lost in Sky's call centres, located in Stockport, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, and Dunfermline, have not been made public yet.
Interestingly, two call centres in Newcastle and Dunfermline will be scaled back as part of this digital transformation. Despite this, Sky has welcomed creative investment as it appeals for Elstree North, a proposed film and TV studio complex.
The Elstree North appeal is an essential part of Sky's efforts to bolster its presence in the creative industries. The proposed studio complex, if approved, could create thousands of news jobs and boost the UK's production capabilities in the film and TV sector.
The government's support for such initiatives underscores its commitment to the creative industries and its ambition to foster growth in these sectors. As the digital transformation of industries continues, it will be interesting to see how companies like Sky adapt and evolve, and how this evolution contributes to the broader economic landscape of the UK.
