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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

What is flexible working? Every flexible work arrangement, explained

June 27, 2023 | 8 min read
Caucasian young woman working on her laptop in her handmade camper van while traveling. Van road trip holiday and outdoor summer adventure. Nomad remote work lifestyle concept What is flexible working? Every flexible work arrangement, explained

Riding out the energy storm

June 25, 2023 | 3 min read
counting monthly expenses, electricity bills, money and payments, doing paperwork with energy efficient led filament Lightbulb Glowing, Devon, United Kingdom April 19 2021. Riding out the energy storm

Startups 100 alumni Packfleet achieves B Corp certification

June 25, 2023 | 3 min read
Packfleet Tristan x Van Startups 100 alumni Packfleet achieves B Corp certification

Rising costs: when to pass and when to take the pain?

June 22, 2023 | 3 min read
A warehouse woman employee accepts clothes using barcode scanner reading a bar code from price tag of female blouse and adds to the computer base. Rising costs: when to pass and when to take the pain?

IT expert’s five tips for small businesses to prepare for the PSTN Switch Off

May 20, 2024 | 4 min read
woman, call center agent or smile with voip for consulting, listening or contact us in office. Female consultant, customer service or tech support crm with headphones, microphone or help desk IT expert’s five tips for small businesses to prepare for the PSTN Switch Off

More employers are choosing to hide salary information even as UK wages grow

June 19, 2023 | 4 min read
payday concept calendar with marker and circled day of salary More employers are choosing to hide salary information even as UK wages grow

The UK has one of the least engaged workforces in the world

June 16, 2023 | 3 min read
Exhausted female office worker struggling through task, tired overworked female employee The UK has one of the least engaged workforces in the world

UK businesses could save employees £100 a month with this simple perk

June 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Female office worker shows her pass to be let into a building to park her bike. UK businesses could save employees £100 a month with this simple perk

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
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