Andy Challenger, Chief Revenue Officer at Challenger Inc., said: "Businesses are currently in a wait-and-see phase. Employers face high energy costs, uncertainty surrounding the Iran war, interest rate hikes that could increase hiring costs, and the

2026-10-01

Andy Challenger, Chief Revenue Officer at Challenger Inc., said: "Businesses are currently in a wait-and-see phase. Employers face high energy costs, uncertainty surrounding the Iran war, interest rate hikes that could increase hiring costs, and the possibility of soaring healthcare costs."