The job recovery continues in Wisconsin – but not evenly across industries.
According to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, some sectors such as clothing stores have job numbers still far below 2019 levels, while others like warehousing and storage are far above – a result, the report says, of the rise in online commerce.
The report continues:
Other sectors, such as healthcare and social assistance, fared relatively well during the early months of the pandemic but showed declines in late 2021 that raise potential concerns – especially given the state’s aging population.
Read the full report on the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s website.
According to Lightcast job posting data, the top 5 jobs in highest demand in Southeast Wisconsin during the last six months have been:
- Registered Nurses (8,900 postings)
- Sales Representatives (5,600 postings)
- Laborers and Stock/Material Movers (4,900 postings)
- Software Developers (4,900 postings)
- Retail Salespersons (4,700 postings)
Original source can be found here.
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