Monday, October 19, 2026
How Politics and Rising Costs Impact U.S. Companies
Political Uncertainty Puts Some U.S. Companies’ Hiring Plans on Hold Rising costs affect 72% of companies’ ability to operate or grow, while more than 1 in 3 question how long they can absorb continued increases. Politics is reaching beyond the ballot box and into the workplace, with two-thirds of U.S. hiring managers (66%) saying the current political climate affects their company, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. The impact is nearly divided: 36% say it