Launching January 2027
Positions

Launching January 2027

The Monday Briefing.

One significant story. A closer look at the evidence. A conversation with the people who know it best.

Conversation at the podcast recording table

From the Favourite Positions recording archive

Every Monday / Around 15 minutes

Less noise.
More understanding.

A story, a new piece of research or a debate worth paying attention to. Alex brings the context, asks the questions and explores what it means for working lives.

Video on YouTube Audio on podcast platforms

The first episodes and viewing links will be available at launch.

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Inside the briefing

From the headline to the takeaway.

  1. 01

    The story

    What has happened, been published or changed?

  2. 02

    The context

    Why it matters and what we already know.

  3. 03

    The conversation

    The journalist, researcher or practitioner closest to it.

  4. 04

    The analysis

    The evidence, the limitations and the competing perspectives.

  5. 05

    The takeaway

    What to understand and what to watch next.

Questions on our radar

The agenda is open.

Potential stories, shaped by the news, newly published evidence and the people available to contribute.

AI & work

What does the latest research actually say about AI and jobs?

Modern careers

What is happening to entry-level careers?

The future workplace

What is the research behind the four-day week debate?

Work, society & power

What do shifts in productivity mean for working lives?

Suggest a story or source

In your inbox from January 2027

The weekly briefing.

Three developments. One idea. One practical takeaway.

The Positions Briefing