The secret story behind Turkish delight
Demetrios Ioannou Features correspondent Demetrios Ioannou Haci Bekir Effendi’s signature recipe for Turkish delight earned him the role of chief confectioner to the Ottoman Palace (Credit: Demetrios Ioannou) Istanbul’s Haci Bekir sweet shop has been selling Turkish delight for two centuries, largely thanks to the business savvy of generations of women. On a cloudy summer […]
Tributes to ex-Ford boss Richard Parry-Jones after ‘tragic incident’
Marshall Motor Group Ford executive chairman Bill Ford said Mr Parry-Jones “left an indelible mark on Ford and the industry” Tributes have been paid to a car industry boss who died in a “tragic incident near his home in Wales”. Dealership Marshall Motor Group said it was “deeply saddened” by the death of chairman Richard […]
Can cutting work hours solve Japan’s productivity puzzle?
Rochelle Kopp Features correspondent Getty Images Japan’s work culture is known for being so punishing that the word karoshi, or dying from overwork, has entered the lexicon (Credit: Getty Images) Law makers and companies are aiming for shorter hours and a better work-life balance for Japanese people, in an attempt to solve a national productivity […]
Meat firm Brown Brothers secures slice of funding
Google The grant will allow Brown Brothers to expand its premises A south of Scotland meat processing firm has secured support which will help create 50 new jobs and safeguard more than 500 others. Kelloholm-based Brown Brothers has received more than £800,000 from the Scottish government and European Union. It is one of 15 projects […]
Why you sometimes have to quit to win
Amanda Ruggeri Features correspondent Alamy There’s a downside in hanging on to your job or goals for too long – but most people don’t see it. Amanda Ruggeri explains. I quit my first ‘real’ job after university. It seemed to be a mistake: it was in my industry of choice, it was the start of […]
How accurate are our first impressions?
We appraise people in a snapshot – and those judgements are powerful but misleading. If you are looking for love, here are the most important things to bear in mind. The science of first impressions is complicated, influenced by things outside of our control, neurological processes we don’t understand and inaccurate stereotypes. But if we […]
Firms ready to restart within three weeks, says business group
Simon Read Business reporter PA Media Are employees prepared for the return to work? Most firms believe they could be ready to restart business with just three weeks’ notice. That’s according to the latest British Chambers of Commerce Coronavirus weekly survey of firms. BBC News talked to companies in five different sectors to find out […]
Why our relationship with young achievers is so complicated
Hannah Hickok Features correspondent Getty Images Young super-achievers both fascinate and frustrate us. This love-hate relationship tells us a lot about culture – and ourselves. When Amanda Gorman performed her poetry at US President Joe Biden’s inauguration, she ignited a media frenzy. Part of the reason was her powerful and poignant work, but there was […]
Climate change: Will insect-eating dogs help?
Roger Harrabin BBC environment analyst Yora Do you fret that your pet pooch is blamed by environmentalists for turning rainforests into poo in the park? Have no fear – you can now fatten Fido on black soldier flies instead of Brazilian beef. A pet food manufacturer now claims that 40% of its new product is […]
Would you share your job with someone?
Getty Images Finding a compatible partner is key to a successful job share (Credit: Getty Images) Advice from people who job-shared for 23 years across seven jobs, a promotion and even a royal honour. This story is from an episode of Woman’s Hour presented by Jenni Murray and produced by Helen Fitzhenry. To listen to […]