Wake Up to Money

Netflix & Bill

Dec 8, 2025
Join Sabitha Subramaniam, Head of Investment Strategy at Saracen Partners, and Michael Wrightblatt, CEO and founder of Forta, as they dive into the intricacies of the Employment Rights Bill and its potential impacts on businesses. They explore the fascinating implications of AI on workplace productivity and job security, alongside a discussion on the $70 billion Netflix-Warner Bros deal and its regulatory challenges. Additionally, they debate the strategic choices companies face regarding mergers, highlighting the balance between focus and scale.
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INSIGHT

Why Unilever Spun Out Magnum

  • Unilever spun out Magnum and related ice cream brands to focus on core, less seasonal consumer goods.
  • Sabitha says smaller independent brands may perform better when management can give them targeted attention.
ADVICE

Use AI To Remove Friction In Workflows

  • Encourage teams to identify frustrating workflows and test AI to automate or streamline them.
  • Michael says attention and change management matter more than budget when introducing AI.
INSIGHT

Uncapping Unfair Dismissal Raises Stakes

  • Removing the unfair dismissal compensation cap could raise settlement expectations and tribunal claims.
  • Colin warns uncapping awards will likely drive up settlement costs and litigation frequency.
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