More bosses expect to hire than fire

More bosses expect to hire workers than fire workers in 2013, a survey of senior executives indicates.

A study by Merc Partners found that 58% of senior executives are positive about the economy with nearly 40% of respondents claiming that their firms will employ more people next year.

The survey found that although senior executives were in genera positive about the outlook for the Irish economy, there were a number issues that needed to be addressed.