Summary
Sky plans to cut 600 jobs in the UK to focus more on its streaming services. The company has started discussing changes that will impact 900 roles, but expects that 600 positions will be eliminated. This is part of Sky's ongoing effort to enhance its digital and TV services.
Key Facts
- Sky plans to cut 600 jobs in the UK related to a shift towards streaming services.
- The company is discussing changes that might affect 900 roles, but expects 600 job cuts.
- Most of the job losses will occur at locations in Leeds, London, and Livingston.
- Since 2023, Sky has cut nearly 3,000 jobs, including satellite dish installers.
- Earlier in the year, Sky closed three call centres, cutting 2,000 jobs.
- Sky employs over 20,000 people in the UK.
- The job cuts are not due to cost-cutting or individual performance.
- Sky plans to redeploy some affected employees to other roles.
- The company recently launched products like Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and a fibre broadband service.
