European stock markets closed deep in red today, as mounting fears about the ability of Spain and Greece to deal with debts and fix their troubled banking sectors spooked investors.
IBOA The Finance Union is to consider the mediator?s recommendation on AIB job losses of up to 2,500 staff. However, the IBOA is seeking an urgent meeting with senior management to discuss its plans for the future.
Controversial proposals are back on the agenda. They were backed by some leaders in the past but forced off the agenda by the German chancellor?s objections
Cothu are a €900m Irish company that were well positioned to take advantage of the boom in the Irish property development. With the changing economic environment, particularly the uncertainty in the construction industry, Cothu must consider how best to move forward. Rapid growth in recent years has led to some of the issues typical when a loose collection of family driven enterprises become a large global business and some fundamental decisions are necessary. As the commercial situation has changed so too has the corporate environment. As a leading Irish company, Cothu has always taken its responsibilities to the community seriously as a prominent supporter of local charities and in recent years has found that this aspect of their business has taken increasing importance. Indeed with their efficient insulation products they have found a commercial opportunity in sustainable materials that may combine the need to be a socially responsible corporation with the desire to maintain strong growth.
Accenture Leaders of Tomorrow Award 2008 Winners Announced:
Cianán Clancy was awarded the prize of Best Demonstration of Strategic and Innovative Thinking in the Accenture's Leaders of Tomorrow Award 2008.