Johnny Reynolds on Jobs of the Future: Skills, Scale-Ups, Net Zero and AI

Johnny Reynolds on Jobs of the Future: Skills, Scale-Ups, Net Zero and AI

This is a replayed 2023 interview with Johnny Reynolds, now returning to run the Department for Business amid major UK government reshuffles under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, including moving AI to the Cabinet Office.

Jimmy and Johnny discuss visiting businesses such as Football Manager’s studio and Nissan’s Sunderland plant, arguing the state should help people manage economic change, especially through net zero, automotive transition and opportunities like green steel.

00:00 UK Government Shakeup

00:32 Why Replay This Interview

01:54 Football Manager Visit

04:19 Factory Tours and Learning

05:47 North East and Change

08:38 Future Sectors and Trade

13:27 Workplace Flex and Hybrid

15:41 Manchester Boom Story

18:00 City and Listing Concerns