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Helena Young

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Helena Young

Helena is Lead Writer at Startups. As resident people and premises expert, she's an authority on topics such as business energy, office and coworking spaces, and project management software.

With a background in PR and marketing, Helena also manages the Startups 100 Index and is passionate about giving early-stage startups a platform to boost their brands.

From interviewing Wetherspoon's boss Tim Martin to spotting data-led working from home trends, her insight has been featured by major trade publications including the ICAEW, and news outlets like the BBC, ITV News, Daily Express, and HuffPost UK.

Author Posts

More than a third of workers admit to lining up ‘Plan B’ job

June 11, 2023 | 3 min read
Man falling down and saved by people using safety net at the bot More than a third of workers admit to lining up ‘Plan B’ job

The case for a four-day week for startups and SMEs

June 10, 2023 | 4 min read
The case for a four-day week for startups and SMEs

Would you work a four-day week? Your staff might already be doing it

June 9, 2023 | 4 min read
Exhausted young woman lying on table and sleeping while working on remote project in cozy home office Would you work a four-day week? Your staff might already be doing it

Research shows side hustle entrepreneurs are earning more than the annual living wage

June 8, 2023 | 3 min read
Passive Income, Side Hustle Ideas to Earn at Home. Young woman speaking in front of camera for vlog as blogger, recording video tutorial or training course. Earn extra money, money making. Research shows side hustle entrepreneurs are earning more than the annual living wage

Business leaders think graduates are unprepared for work

June 6, 2023 | 3 min read
Young male college student sitting at desk at home using laptop. Handsome guy 19 years old with glasses typing on keyboard. Use internet online technologies for study, leisure, communication Business leaders think graduates are unprepared for work

Trade secrets: what are the best side hustles in 2023?

June 3, 2023 | 3 min read
Brunette woman holds smartphone and makes photos of clothes to sell after childbirth via internet. Young woman consults with a designer stylist at home about her wardrobe. Trade secrets: what are the best side hustles in 2023?

Theo Paphitis slams ‘headline-grabbing and insincere’ food price cap scheme

June 2, 2023 | 3 min read
Theo Paphitis Theo Paphitis slams ‘headline-grabbing and insincere’ food price cap scheme

Flexible bank holiday policy: how it works & risks for employers

December 17, 2023 | 5 min read
deck chairs on the beach Brigton England Flexible bank holiday policy: how it works & risks for employers

Why should you apply to the Startups 100 Index for 2024?

June 15, 2023 | 5 min read
Why should you apply to the Startups 100 Index for 2024?

Amazon will pay for hundreds of apprentices for online sellers

May 26, 2023 | 3 min read
San Pellegrino terme, Italy - November 2, 2019: Internet browser with amazon store page Amazon will pay for hundreds of apprentices for online sellers

Here’s where all your staff are going (and how to stop them from leaving)

May 24, 2023 | 4 min read
Staff turnover or job rotation in people management, human resources to manage to recruit new people for replacement concept, businessman new hire entering office while other resigned for new job. Here’s where all your staff are going (and how to stop them from leaving)

Four-Day Work Week: UK survey reveals high appetite, but confusion over pay

May 22, 2023 | 11 min read
4 day work week printed calendar with pink pins on three days off in week weekend days four day working week concept. Modern approach doing business short workweek. Effectiveness of employees. Productivity and efficiency days off Four-Day Work Week: UK survey reveals high appetite, but confusion over pay

Almost a third of Gen Z founders think they lack the business knowledge to succeed

May 17, 2023 | 2 min read
Blurred relaxed young woman in casual wear sitting on workplace with modern laptop and meditating with closed eyes during recording video blog. Focus on modern smartphone fixed on tripod. Almost a third of Gen Z founders think they lack the business knowledge to succeed

Rise in staff burnout sees record number of people out of work

May 16, 2023 | 3 min read
Burnout, report and compliance with a business woman working on a computer in her office late at night. Stress, frustrated and problem with an anxious female employee at work on a company deadline. Rise in staff burnout sees record number of people out of work

Inside the inclusive London cafe where the only rule is that employees must be kind

May 14, 2023 | 4 min read
Fair Shot team at HQ in Covent Garden Inside the inclusive London cafe where the only rule is that employees must be kind

New government bill proposes major changes to employment law

May 13, 2023 | 4 min read
Colleagues working in office in front of computer New government bill proposes major changes to employment law

Small businesses experiencing hiring regret amid skills shortages

May 11, 2023 | 3 min read
Dissatisfied Worker Job Interview First Impression Mistake. Unsuccessful Candidate Small businesses experiencing hiring regret amid skills shortages

UK companies that have introduced a four-day work week

April 18, 2024 | 7 min read
4 day work week, reduce working day to increase efficiency and productivity, flexible work day for employee benefit concept, businessman manager put holiday on calendar to make company 4 day work week UK companies that have introduced a four-day work week

Great Resignation: employees say more L&D opportunities would stop them from leaving

October 25, 2023 | 3 min read
Audience raising hands up while businessman is speaking in training at the office. Great Resignation: employees say more L&D opportunities would stop them from leaving

Could employers use AI to combat worker shortages?

May 4, 2023 | 3 min read
Could employers use AI to combat worker shortages?
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