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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

6 countries that have “gone too far” with their maternity leave

September 30, 2024 | 4 min read
6 countries that have “gone too far” with their maternity leave

Innovate UK CEO finally speaks out following female founder row

September 27, 2024 | 3 min read
Innovate UK CEO finally speaks out following female founder row

92 FREE business networking events in October you need to know about

September 27, 2024 | 13 min read
92 FREE business networking events in October you need to know about

Ghosting is now common in job interviews, and we need to talk about it

September 25, 2024 | 3 min read
Ghosting is now common in job interviews, and we need to talk about it

Your boss can now track how happy you are in meetings

September 23, 2024 | 3 min read
Your boss can now track how happy you are in meetings

Dragons’ Den Series One: where are they now?

September 17, 2024 | 5 min read
Lift to Series 1 Dragons' Den Dragons’ Den Series One: where are they now?

Why do shops sell mince pies in September?

September 16, 2024 | 3 min read
Christmas in September Why do shops sell mince pies in September?

What do TV shows get horribly wrong about offices?

September 16, 2024 | 4 min read
Office What do TV shows get horribly wrong about offices?

Wackiest employee benefits from around the world

September 12, 2024 | 5 min read
Wackiest employee benefits from around the world

Stitch-up or sew right? In defence of ASOS’ £3.95 return fee

September 11, 2024 | 4 min read
ASOS phone screen Stitch-up or sew right? In defence of ASOS’ £3.95 return fee

Broke Gen Zers are dining out more than ever

September 11, 2024 | 3 min read
The Breakfast Club Broke Gen Zers are dining out more than ever

We had a wet summer — now arctic blast means more tough trading

September 10, 2024 | 3 min read
Cold beach We had a wet summer — now arctic blast means more tough trading

Death of the Work Friend? Brits say they miss when the office was sociable

September 10, 2024 | 3 min read
Socialising in the office dead Death of the Work Friend? Brits say they miss when the office was sociable

British produce annihilates profits, claims Clarkson

September 9, 2024 | 3 min read
Diddly Squat farm shop (1) British produce annihilates profits, claims Clarkson

The Body Shop rescue: who owns the beauty chain now?

September 9, 2024 | 3 min read
The Body Shop The Body Shop rescue: who owns the beauty chain now?

I'm a CEO — here’s why I won't ask staff to return to the office

September 8, 2024 | 4 min read
Return to office looming I'm a CEO — here’s why I won't ask staff to return to the office

Amazon Pay Rise: prime time or too little too late?

September 5, 2024 | 3 min read
Amazon pay rise Amazon Pay Rise: prime time or too little too late?

What is ‘Fire and Rehire’ and why is the government cracking down on it?

September 4, 2024 | 3 min read
Fired employee What is ‘Fire and Rehire’ and why is the government cracking down on it?

This business offers paid ‘Tinder leave’ and it’s as weird as it sounds

September 4, 2024 | 3 min read
Tinder This business offers paid ‘Tinder leave’ and it’s as weird as it sounds

Meet the business phone startup that wants to help you switch off

September 4, 2024 | 3 min read
Meet the business phone startup that wants to help you switch off
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