Wisconsin Layoffs — February 2017
Employers in Wisconsin posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2017, affecting an estimated 77 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 71% versus February 2016. The average filing covered 38 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 47 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 30 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 47 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 30 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dane | 1 | 47 |
| Marathon | 1 | 30 |
Dane absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 47 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 47 |
| Wausau | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 47 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Wisconsin's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spredfast | Madison | 47 | Closure | |
| Gannett | Wausau | 30 |
The largest notice was filed by Spredfast at its Madison facility, reporting 47 affected workers. Gannett followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Wisconsin, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.