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title: "Employer News and Trends for October 2024"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a4f00baf-0495-4608-942b-114e8e5f0584
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/articles/employer_news_and_trends_for_october_2024.html
author: "Kevin Behan"
category: "General"
published: 2024-11-07T08:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:33:46.513Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/art/articles/9045_plate.jpg
---

# Employer News and Trends for October 2024

**TL;DR:** The US job openings in September 2024 fell to a 3.5 year low, while jobs report showed a hiring surge. Meanwhile, Panera underwent a second round of corporate layoffs and Walmart added onsite childcare to support office return.

*By Kevin Behan, originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-11-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/articles/employer_news_and_trends_for_october_2024.html).*

## Story

Welcome to our monthly roundup of employer-related news and trends.

US Job Openings in September Fell to a 3 ½ Year Low

Jobs Report Blows Past Expectations, Shows Hiring Surge

Best Workplaces for Women Excel Beyond Pay Equity

Panera Goes Through a Second Round of Corporate Layoffs

September was a Strong Hiring Month for Restaurants

Report: Fewer Employees Feel Like They Belong

How the Labor Shortage is Affecting Restaurants

Retail Sales Rose in September, Jobless Claims Dip

San Franciso Luxury Hotel Employees Join Workers’ Strike

Workers with Disabilities Are Trapped by Old Laws

Walmart Adds Onsite Childcare To Support Office Return

Surveys Reveal Widespread Workplace Ageism

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Originally reported by Kevin Behan, Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/articles/employer_news_and_trends_for_october_2024.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a4f00baf-0495-4608-942b-114e8e5f0584).