Business Weekly: 03/07/2021

Europe's drought has reduced water levels on the Danube, causing headaches and lost income for companies generating electricity from hydro, coal-fired and nuclear power plants. We travel down the river, stopping off in Austria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania to look at how each coun ...  Show more

Headspace started life as a mindfulness app. Now it's partnering with the US Navy and investing in artificial intelligence for mental health support.The company's CEO Tom Pickett speaks to us about therapy, the increasing role of technology, and tackling burnout at scale.If you'd ...  Show more

2020 hasn't been good for British business - certainly not since Covid-19 showed up. The global pandemic and the lockdown imposed to try to fight it have affected individual livelihoods and those of many companies. John Murphy talks to some business owners from different sectors ...  Show more

If it feels like everyone’s out of office right now, it’s because a lot are on vacation or out with COVID-19. The absences are forcing businesses to scramble and serve as a reminder that workers are rethinking work-life balance and that the pandemic still runs this economy. Plus, ...  Show more

Travel companies have recently had to weather the storms of recession for their customers and major upheaval at popular holiday destinations around the world.Evan Davis finds out how airlines and tour companies plan for their seasonal business in light of economic crisis in Greec ...  Show more

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Square Card! Small business owners have been hit so hard by the effects the pandemic has had on the economy. To better understand these struggles I'm joined by Doran Poma, owner of Haute Beauty Guide by Doran, to learn how she has been ...  Show more