80% of ‘best managed companies’ plan to expand workforce, study finds

Eight in 10 of some of the best managed companies in Ireland plan to expand their workforces in the coming year, a survey has found.

And nine out of 10 of the firms, recognised as best managed by the Deloitte awards programme, have indicated that they plan to expand their business in the coming year, with Britain and Europe identified as the top locations.

Half the firms plan to engage in merger and acquisition activity this year.