U.K. Business Has Moved Past Leave and Remain: McKinsey’s Hunt

The video discusses the role of the London office in guiding the remain industry post-Johnson's electoral victory. It highlights the shift from leave/remain labels to business modernization through digital transformation. Businesses are optimistic about growth and reskilling the workforce, despite concerns about UK-EU trade relationships. The focus is on collaboration with the government to secure favorable trade deals and invest in Northern UK through skills and infrastructure development.

What is the primary focus for businesses after the Johnson electoral victory?

• Expanding into new markets

• Digital and analytics transformation

• Reducing workforce

• Increasing physical office spaces

Why are businesses optimistic about the future planning environment?

• They have expanded into new markets

• They have increased their physical office spaces

• They have reduced their workforce

• They have a clear time frame for trade negotiations

What are the two main motivations for business leaders according to the transcript?

• To grow and avoid disruption

• To expand globally and hire more staff

• To focus on local markets and reduce exports

• To reduce costs and increase profits

What is a key concern for businesses regarding the UK-EU relationship?

• The reduction of physical office spaces

• The increase in workforce

• The expansion into new markets

• The type of trade deal that will be established

What are the two biggest drivers of investment in the North?

• Marketing and sales

• Finance and accounting

• Skills and infrastructure

• Technology and innovation