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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

Hospitality throws last hurrah ahead of new immigration plans

December 8, 2023 | 2 min read
Happy friends drinking beers at trendy chalet pub restaurant in mountains on evening time - Young people having fun in winter vacation - Friendship and youth concept - Soft focus on woman face Hospitality throws last hurrah ahead of new immigration plans

AI anxiety triggers mass exodus of older workers

December 7, 2023 | 2 min read
Modern tech in office. Skilled millennial ceo team leader explain work in corporate application on laptop to mature male colleague. Young man assist aged manager workmate in doing electronic paperwork AI anxiety triggers mass exodus of older workers

Your colleagues hate that you're Quiet Quitting

December 7, 2023 | 5 min read
Young, intelligent, business employee working on strategy, innovation, and growth in a dynamic business environment while her male coworker is taking a nap in the bag lying on lazy bag. Your colleagues hate that you're Quiet Quitting

What is Corporate Talk? Latest TikTok trend, explained

December 6, 2023 | 5 min read
TikTok icon mobile app on screen smartphone iPhone closeup. TikTok is app to create and share videos What is Corporate Talk? Latest TikTok trend, explained

8 countries more welcoming to overseas workers than the UK

December 5, 2023 | 4 min read
Back view young woman in straw hat sitting at table on sandy beach, enjoying fresh coconut cocktail and working on laptop 8 countries more welcoming to overseas workers than the UK

Gen Zers experience career regret amid rapid workplace changes

December 5, 2023 | 4 min read
Young woman with tablet sitting on windowsill in front of male colleague with laptop networking in armchair during individual work Gen Zers experience career regret amid rapid workplace changes

Hiring from abroad is about to get much harder

December 4, 2023 | 2 min read
Hiring from abroad is about to get much harder

5 startups helping to tackle the student debt crisis

December 4, 2023 | 4 min read
Young smiling Indian woman walking in the city, woman holding a bank credit card and phone, tourist making online booking of accommodation and booking tourist services while walking in the city. 5 startups helping to tackle the student debt crisis

Is it too cold for you to work today?

November 30, 2023 | 5 min read
Young woman in plaid and eyeglasses drinking hot tea from mug during work in office Is it too cold for you to work today?

Telephone rings supreme as study finds customers prefer phone calls to emails

November 30, 2023 | 3 min read
Smiling woman, dressed casually, having phone call. Telephone rings supreme as study finds customers prefer phone calls to emails

How to sign up for Amazon’s FREE AI course this week

December 19, 2023 | 3 min read
How to sign up for Amazon’s FREE AI course this week

Digital Nomad visas: 52 countries offering visa schemes to UK workers

November 13, 2024 | 32 min read
Overhead view of woman who relaxes by the side of a pool while working remotely on laptop Digital Nomad visas: 52 countries offering visa schemes to UK workers

Hiring right: the key to a successful workforce

November 12, 2024 | 9 min read
Yellow chair standing out from the crowd. Business concept. 3D rendering Hiring right: the key to a successful workforce

How a toxic work culture made WeWork bankrupt

November 19, 2023 | 5 min read
WeWork Inc. is a provider of coworking spaces, including physical and virtual shared spaces Barcelona Spain February 3 2023 How a toxic work culture made WeWork bankrupt

Government expected to extend tax breaks for hospitality SMEs

November 17, 2023 | 2 min read
Coffee Shop Bar Counter Cafe Restaurant Relaxation Concept Government expected to extend tax breaks for hospitality SMEs

New ‘Back to Work’ scheme promises greater employment support

November 17, 2023 | 3 min read
Senior business woman, employer holding resume listening young candidate at job interview. Group of business people talking, meeting, sharing ideas in modern office. Human resources concept New ‘Back to Work’ scheme promises greater employment support

Recruitment process: guide for small business owners

November 12, 2024 | 11 min read
Handshake welcome and introduce new staff to team. Warm welcome to new office. Flat vector illustration Recruitment process: guide for small business owners

The juggle is real: how to manage a new venture and parenthood

November 10, 2023 | 4 min read
BABYBUSH box The juggle is real: how to manage a new venture and parenthood

“WeWork is here to stay” – coworking firm reassures UK tenants despite bankruptcy

November 8, 2023 | 4 min read
LONDON- Wework branch in the City of London, a flexible office space solution popular with startups and freelancers. “WeWork is here to stay” – coworking firm reassures UK tenants despite bankruptcy

Strategic planning: key steps to effective direction setting

November 27, 2023 | 9 min read
Player defeating the king and winning a chess game, strategy and tactics concept Strategic planning: key steps to effective direction setting
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