October 2024 Newsletter

Less Than 3 Months To Go!

We are down to less than 100 days left in 2024, so let’s make them count. As the S&P 500 marches toward 6,000 (closing out Q4 at 5,762.48), we too must march forward full steam ahead. Throughout the year there have been so many worries about a “hard landing”, but in the meantime, interest rates have begun to come down, the stock market is near an all time high, the labor market is strong and the economy hasn’t materially weakened. No one can predict if there will be a soft landing, hard landing, or no landing.

Regardless of what happens, the most important thing is to keep an eye on our instruments and continue flying the plane so we can finish 2024 on a strong footing.

As always, please reach out to our team with any questions.

Stay safe and healthy,
Sandra James

Hurricane Helene and Milton

Our positive thoughts are with those impacted by these natural disasters. Please consider donating to the RedCross and other entities helping with disaster relief. If there is anything that we can do to support you, please reach out. See the link below:

RedCross donation link

Pre and Post Adverse Action Process Update

Please contact your CSS for a quick demo on how to stay compliant with this process and our easy-to-use technology. We have streamlined the process, and it is electronic for your convenience. This will help you stay complaint!

Release date: September 9, 2024

Q3 2024 Compliance Updates: Key Employment Laws Impacting Background Checks

The compliance landscape continues to evolve, with the third quarter of 2024 bringing significant legislative changes that impact employers conducting background screening. Several updates highlight the growing focus on criminal history reform, pay transparency, and marijuana legalization, while emerging regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring practices and privacy protections are also gaining traction. Employers need to stay informed and adapt their compliance strategies to meet these new requirements while also preparing for potential legislative changes expected in 2025

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Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary to Students: Employer Background Checks Can Catch Masked Protestors. Is He Right?

College students who participate in the protest movement against Israel’s invasion of Gaza– in response to the Hamas terrorist attack–are tanking their future career prospects, according to investor and Shark Tank judge Kevin O’Leary.

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Today is the day we finally make our big announcement that our Spirit Sox are in select Sam’s Club stores across the country and online! This journey started a year ago and I have poured my heart and soul into making this a reality. Each of you has helped me through this in some way, whether you know it or not.

And now I’d like to ask for a little more help. (please)

As we all know, small businesses cannot do it alone.

Can you help us spread the word and shout this from the rooftops by sharing or reposting our posts on your preferred social media platform?

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3YeLVmI
Facebook: https://bit.ly/4eQiXiv

The more people we can spread the word to, the more chances we have of this being successful. If you’d like to see the socks at SamsClub.com they’re at: https://bit.ly/4eVqVa0. (You do not have to be a Sam’s Club member if you’d like to pick up an adorable 3 pack!)

Thank you for your support!

Lisa Riggs,
Sock Queen
Website: https://www.spiritsoxusa.com/