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Helena Young

Deputy Editor
Helena Young

Helena is Deputy Editor at Startups. 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 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: 60 countries offering visa schemes to UK workers

April 11, 2025 | 36 min read
Overhead view of woman who relaxes by the side of a pool while working remotely on laptop Digital Nomad visas: 60 countries offering visa schemes to UK workers

Hiring right: the key to a successful workforce

March 27, 2025 | 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

March 25, 2025 | 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

Reports that WeWork could file for bankruptcy as early as next week

November 1, 2023 | 3 min read
Detroit, July 26, 2019: Interior of WeWork Office in Downtown Detroit, featuring a digital sign in pad Reports that WeWork could file for bankruptcy as early as next week

From startup to scale-up: how we doubled our headcount in just one year

November 6, 2023 | 4 min read
Handshake, above and business people in a meeting for a deal, onboarding and welcome. Happy, interview and corporate employees shaking hands for thank you, support or partnership in group discussion From startup to scale-up: how we doubled our headcount in just one year

Performance management - techniques for effective improvement plans

November 17, 2023 | 11 min read
Call center, manager and happy team at computer for software training, customer service and CRM in office. Man, woman and sales mentor helping intern on desktop, telemarketing and technical support. Performance management - techniques for effective improvement plans
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