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.

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Top 10 office slang words for 2023 revealed

International young team work taking a selfie in creative office - Group of multiracial students using digital devices - Networking and e learning concept Top 10 office slang words for 2023 revealed

Graduate workers expect to earn OVER £5,000 MORE than the average starting salary

Back view of Male and female fresh graduate students with gown and academic address walk in campus of Cambridge University, UK during congregation day. Graduate workers expect to earn OVER £5,000 MORE than the average starting salary

It’s almost International Women’s Day - and the tech industry hasn’t got the memo

Vector of a woman fighting back a giant fist, protecting herself from work abuse It’s almost International Women’s Day - and the tech industry hasn’t got the memo

Younger workers in London are leading the charge back to the office

Crowd of people in modern office building hallway. Business people walking across office lobby. Younger workers in London are leading the charge back to the office

Managing staff turnover - plus tips to avoid it

Sad unemployed Asian woman packing personal belongings in cardboard box standing at table desk, feeling stressed and depressed losing her job. Upset dismissed lady leaving office after being fired Managing staff turnover - plus tips to avoid it

Employee Appreciation Day: how should employers react to the childcare crisis?

Young African mother working online from home on a laptop with her little daughter sitting on her lap Employee Appreciation Day: how should employers react to the childcare crisis?

“It’s heartbreaking to close our store”: UK SMEs reflect on a year of energy bill chaos

Smart Meter with Budget Exceeded Warning “It’s heartbreaking to close our store”: UK SMEs reflect on a year of energy bill chaos

Neurodiversity in Workplaces: tips to build an inclusive environment

Happy team of coworkers working together in an office. Neurodiversity in Workplaces: tips to build an inclusive environment

Rail strikes: Is this the end of the daily commute?

People waiting for the train at subway station. Mixed race persons, two men and two women, staying on a line and waiting to board the train. Commuting and transport Rail strikes: Is this the end of the daily commute?

Less Musk, more Sturgeon: the art of knowing when to go

Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh Less Musk, more Sturgeon: the art of knowing when to go

The Devil Wears Pyjamas: restyling the office dress code for Generation Z

gen z female working on laptop and talking on mobile phone in her room The Devil Wears Pyjamas: restyling the office dress code for Generation Z

Sole traders are more than twice as likely to work from home

Senior businesswoman, working hard, from home office. Sole traders are more than twice as likely to work from home

Laughing all the way to the bank: research shows small businesses with funny names get more sales

Laughing all the way to the bank: research shows small businesses with funny names get more sales

UK employers are looking overseas to plug the skills gap

Close up. The immigration control officer verifies passport identification data. UK employers are looking overseas to plug the skills gap

You Get What You Give: how CSR can improve staff morale

onHand volunteering You Get What You Give: how CSR can improve staff morale

Noisy coworkers are stopping employees from returning to the office

Upset frustrated and confused female worker folding hands on chin feels puzzled having problem troubles and doubts about business moments, sitting in shared modern office with multinational coworkers Noisy coworkers are stopping employees from returning to the office

The End of Tech Nation: What does it mean for startups?

London office building for network and future concept The End of Tech Nation: What does it mean for startups?

Meta is showing SMEs how not to prepare for a recession

Meta is showing SMEs how not to prepare for a recession

Startups 100 in review: What are the biggest business opportunities for 2023?

Startups 100 in review 2023 Startups 100 in review: What are the biggest business opportunities for 2023?

Succession planning: simple steps for effective preparation

Business mentorship succession planning leadership Succession planning: simple steps for effective preparation
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