Launching January 2027
The Working Theory.
A weekly show about the world of work. Every Monday, we unpack a new question about work, careers and workplaces.
From the Favourite Positions recording archive
Every Monday / Around 15 minutes
Beyond the headlines.
From the latest developments in AI and employment to leadership, workplace culture, business strategy and career progression, The Working Theory looks beyond the headlines to understand what's really going on.
We'll speak to journalists, researchers, business leaders and people challenging the way things have always been done. We'll explore the evidence, question assumptions and look at what it all means for the people and organisations navigating change.
No recycled career advice. No empty predictions. Just interesting stories, informed conversations and better questions.
New episodes every Monday from January 2027. The first episodes and viewing links will be available at launch.
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From the headline to the takeaway.
- 01
The story
What has happened, been published or changed?
- 02
The context
Why it matters and what we already know.
- 03
The conversation
The journalist, researcher or practitioner closest to it.
- 04
The analysis
The evidence, the limitations and the competing perspectives.
- 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.
Technology and the changing nature of work
How are AI, automation and new technologies changing jobs, skills and the way businesses operate?
Careers and progression
How are people building fulfilling careers, developing expertise and navigating a changing employment landscape?
Leadership and management
What does good leadership look like? How are expectations of managers changing, and what makes organisations effective?
Workplace culture and experience
How do we create workplaces where people and businesses can thrive? What does the evidence tell us about trust, inclusion, flexibility and performance?
Business and organisational change