Helen for her workrate and Tom for his ideas.

Tom's first task should be to hire her.

I actually had the same thought when Karen mentioned Tom working best under Helen!

Don't think Helen would relish that idea as attractive it might seem!

Who says Helen would want to work for Tom, on Tom's business plan? I doubt the £250k would cover offering her a particularly large salary, either.

I would have hired Susan, Helen and Tom. There should be a big twist one series when Alan hires 2 candidates

To do what? No point in going into partnership with three people with totally different ideas of a business!

I wouldn't have hired Helen as she was too ruthless and desperate. I don't think I would trust her.