Economic Trends - Economic Trends Q3 - 2023 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ en-us 06 Oct 2023 02:16:35 IST 06 Oct 2023 02:16:35 IST https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/rss.xml Newsweaver conor@corkchamber.ie (Cork Chamber of Commerce) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Survey Results https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1ufchg2zgpj?lang=en?rss=true In the third Economic Trends survey of 2023, Cork Chamber asked members about their experience of the most recent business quarter, Q3 2023 (July, August, September) and on the business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2023. This Economic Trends Survey captures a snapshot of business experiences and of the overall operating landscape. 14 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST e7a3007e809a13b585d591017e6dc00e FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20220414-090757 <p><span style="font-size: 12px;">In the third Economic Trends survey of 2023, Cork Chamber asked members about their experience of the most recent business quarter, Q3 2023 (July, August, September) and on the business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2023. This Economic Trends Survey captures a snapshot of business experiences and of the overall operating landscape.</span></p> Business Confidence https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/gs2y582mste?lang=en?rss=true “The Q3 findings are very positive with respect to business confidence in the underlying financial aspects of their business. The results also demonstrate a shift in business priorities and the corporate landscape towards greater sustainability awareness and motivations. It is encouraging to see the real concrete steps businesses are taking to enhance their sustainability agenda,” said Ronan Murray, President of Cork Chamber. 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 IST 5a16da5aa8923d11b9a23e0fd787a857 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694128-20220414-090440 <p><span style="font-size: 12px;">“The Q3 findings are very positive with respect to business confidence in the underlying financial aspects of their business. The results also demonstrate a shift in business priorities and the corporate landscape towards greater sustainability awareness and motivations. It is encouraging to see the real concrete steps businesses are taking to enhance their sustainability agenda,” said <strong>Ronan Murray, President of Cork Chamber.</strong></span></p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/12/9627cf1f876117d630b821.jpg Sustainability motivations https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/6lxaqowq968?lang=en?rss=true To gain deeper insights into the rapidly evolving business landscape, this survey also gathered information to assess the sustainability needs and priorities of businesses. The top business motivations for implementing sustainability measures have been revealed. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST ea38dc9bea2ec90068f393a2121b660b ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694133-20220405-141712 <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 12px;">To gain deeper insights into the rapidly evolving business landscape, this survey also gathered information to assess the sustainability needs and priorities of businesses. The top business motivations for implementing sustainability measures have been revealed.</span></p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/cf/a806500665dc6324b94d52.jpg View more business sustainability results https://www.corkchamber.ie/quarterly-economic-trends/ Employee outlook for Q3 2023 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1au5g9yq9hb?lang=en?rss=true Despite a challenging labour market, companies continue to fuel growth and recruitment efforts, with 35% increasing employee numbers during Q3, 53% staying the same and 12% reporting a decrease. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST 6e61dfb1b3150c0193be8313e9f63fbf Two Column Articles - Hero Image <p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Despite a challenging labour market, companies continue to fuel growth and recruitment efforts, with 35% increasing employee numbers during Q3, 53% staying the same and 12% reporting a decrease.</span></p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/f4/dcc4a6a67ccb518b67ab6b.jpg Top barriers to filling vacancies https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/18lwhbbyk8l?lang=en?rss=true Specialist skill shortages remain the primary obstacle in filling vacancies, with a noticeable increase in businesses reporting it as the top barrier, rising from 50% in Q2 to 74% in Q3. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST ba362e4256418480bf30649196d0ec2d Two Column Articles - Hero Image <p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Specialist skill shortages remain the primary obstacle in filling vacancies, with a noticeable increase in businesses reporting it as the top barrier, rising from 50% in Q2 to 74% in Q3.</span></p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/3e/42681929caebf0f84b06f8.jpg Browse Full Results Online https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1shfg8jo3go?lang=en?rss=true View more stats and results from our latest Economic Trends, which capture a snapshot of business experiences and of the overall operating landscape at the close of Q3 2023. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST 80f4b7484d4d021b0c5ebeda07c14a49 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694126-20220711-152607 <p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">View more stats and results from our latest Economic Trends, which capture a snapshot of business experiences and of the overall operating landscape at the close of Q3 2023.</span></p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/48/b6549c727704f212d9844e.jpg Browse results here https://www.corkchamber.ie/quarterly-economic-trends/ Charity winner https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1k2z6yb1zum?lang=en?rss=true L'Arche Ireland is this quarter's nominated charity to receive a €200 gift card. 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT 053b7852460e99fc99fe10a752019e30 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694126-20220711-152607 <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10px;">L'Arche Ireland is this quarter's nominated charity to receive a €200 gift card. </span></p>