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WEC Energy Group, Inc. Announces Layoffs Affecting Dozens of Wisconsin Workers

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
36
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
36 OF 7,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Wisconsin, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

WEC Energy Group, Inc. has announced layoffs affecting dozens of workers in Wisconsin, with 36 employees set to lose their jobs. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort within the company, aimed at improving operational efficiency. The affected employees will be notified in early October, with the layoffs taking effect shortly thereafter. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the energy sector, prompting the company to reassess its workforce needs. WEC Energy Group has stated that it remains committed to its core operations while navigating these changes.

WEC Energy Group, Inc. cut 36 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.5% of the 7,000 people WEC Energy Group, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 4 layoff events at WEC Energy Group, Inc. since June 2023, affecting a combined 174 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

WEC Energy Group, Inc. cut 36 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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