Cork firms facing 'immeasurable stress', business survey finds

Cork Chamber says turnover in over half of firms surveyed has fallen 

Paula Cogan, president Cork Chamber, said 48% of businesses were initiating changes to work practices and organisational policy to formalise a work-from-home offering for employees on an ongoing basis. Picture:  Darragh Kane

Turnover fell for around half of all firms in Cork as they face "immeasurable stress" during the Covid-19 crisis, according to the latest survey by Cork Chamber. 

The survey covered the three months to the end of September and was carried out before the budget, but still reflected business fears about the potential for further restrictions in the Covid-19 health emergency.