Generation Gap: How Millennials are challenging traditional work practices

Millennials want to be more involved in the workplace with direct access to the decision makers. But the transition from flexible college deadlines to fixed company targets can be difficult, says Helen O’Callaghan.

ELEANOR Healy loves that her boss sits across the desk from her. The 23-year-old from Drogheda works for an e-commerce teen fashion accessories company in New York. She got her marketing associate job five months ago.

“Our office is in Tribeca, with a small team all working in an open space environment. I actually sit beside the CEO of the company every day. Which has its advantages — you get feedback straight away and you’re able to bounce ideas around with everyone.”