Indiana Layoffs — October 2010
Employers in Indiana recorded 5 WARN Act notices in October 2010, covering approximately 676 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and up 111% versus October 2009. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 260 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 26 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 260 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 1 | 260 |
| Adams | 1 | 250 |
| Hamilton | 3 | 166 |
Johnson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 260 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 1 | 260 |
| Berne | 1 | 250 |
| Indianapolis | 3 | 166 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 260 |
Closures accounted for 38% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeleServices Direct | Greenwood | 260 | Closure | |
| Camryn Industries | Berne | 250 | ||
| Hoffmaster Group Inc dba Creative Converting | Indianapolis | 80 | ||
| Principal Financial Group | Indianapolis | 60 | ||
| Automotive Components Holding | Indianapolis | 26 |
Leading the list was TeleServices Direct at its Greenwood facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Camryn Industries followed with 250 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Indiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Indiana. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Indiana WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.