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candidates we want,” he explains. “We want those that want and
deserve to work at a Best Place to Work. They’re looking at the whole
picture: ‘Where do I want to spend my time?’ ”
The culture of Delivra is a key element.
“We’re going to bring in lunch (as a perk, but the cultural piece
is) you’re sitting down with peers on a regular basis and you’ll be able
to catch up with them, brainstorm some solutions to problems …
perks are just surface level stuff. You’ve got to dig deeper to know
what’s important to the company and leadership there,” he adds.
J.C. Hart Company is a property management company that
employs 123 people. This is the sixth time the company has
made the Best Places to Work in Indiana list.
Retaining and recruiting associates in specific demographics, such
as Spanish-speaking employees or those over age 65, is a strategy for
J.C. Hart Company.
Vice president of human resources Sheila Wolter (herself over
age 65) is getting ready to take advantage of the company’s part-time
schedule for older employees and explains the company appreciates
the value of keeping an experienced staff.
Recruiting from within is also a priority. J.C. Hart Company saw
75% internal promotion in 2016. Wolter points to continuing
education and training programs as keys to that number, as well as
unique offerings such as the company’s version of Shark Tank.
“In the first quarter, we were targeting 140 ideas, and
(employees) turned in 400. There will be a winner of the month and a
winner of the quarter. We are very open to innovation. That is a core
value,” she asserts. “We don’t just talk the talk; we walk the walk.”
mAccounting has 32 employees and is an accounting firm
that is new to the Best Places to Work in Indiana list.
It’s a time of firsts at mAccounting, according to associate
director Brenna Whitaker. A new hire pointed to the Best Places
designation in the interview process.
“It was a bit tongue in check, but knowing we put a lot of effort
into creating a positive culture and really going to help retain
employees, that is something that spoke to him,” she conveys.
Another new hire sought out the company specifically and knew
of mAccounting’s progressive use of technology and its unique
consulting approach.
“That’s a really big step for a small company, to recognize our
name and want to come here,” Whitaker adds.
She also thinks a furry friend in the office – Oreo, a golden lab
that is training to be a service dog – helps in the recruiting process.
Monarch Beverage is a beverage distribution company with
697 employees; it has been named to the Best Places to Work
in Indiana list seven times.
Helping employees keep their bodies in good shape is important
in a physically-demanding workplace. Two free gyms for employees
and families, a fully-staffed health clinic with psychologist, nutritionist
and physical trainers are part of that mission of keeping people healthy
at Monarch Beverage.
Human resources manager Kate Pangallo explains the mission is to
show employees – current and prospective – that the company cares
about them.
“We want them to be healthy, want them to have financial
wellness and their emotional needs to be met. The perks and benefits
just fall in line with actually proving (we care),” she asserts.
Pangallo also recommends being forthcoming in the interview
about the demands of the job.
“You have to take an honest approach because the job is going to
be physical and tough, and our busiest days are when the rest of the
world is on vacation and holiday break,” she offers.
Salesforce is a technology company with more than 1,400
employees in Indiana, and over 15,000 around the U.S. This
is the 10th year the company has been named a Best Place to
Work in Indiana.
Meghann York, director, product marketing for Salesforce
Marketing Cloud, notes via email that “Ohana” (the Hawaiian word for
family) is part of the company’s DNA.
“Meaningful work, in a positive environment, enables us to
attract the best employees and keep them engaged,” she offers.
One draw is community service: every employee is given seven
Internal promotion is a priority for J.C. Hart Company (top). Best Places to
Work newcomer mAccounting is using its first-time designation to entice
potential employees.
Core values at Salesforce are trust, equality, growth and innovation. The
company ensures its customers, partners and employees (though far-flung
throughout the world) are bound together and responsible for one another.