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What Does it Mean to be Among the Best Places to Work in Indiana?
By Doug Johnson, Managing Partner, JA Benefits
Being named a Best Place to Work in Indiana is such a great honor. We are accompanied by
businesses in Indiana that really make an investment in their people, which is ultimately what drives
the future of an organization. As a professional services firm, one reason clients continue to do
business with us is our people. We go the extra mile in making sure our employees not only have the tools
they need to service our clients in an extraordinary way, but to also be happy both at work and home.
The culture at JA Benefits is one that encourages balance and dedication to family, self, work and
community. The old cliché of work-life balance really matters to us. For years we have had a flex-time
policy that gives people the freedom to work the hours that best mirror their personal and family needs.
Aside from family being a core value of ours, we believe the overall health of our employees is
critical to our success and to that of our clients who are looking to us as the thought leader in the employee benefits and
wellness industry. All of our employees and health plan covered dependents may access one of 11 health clinics in Indiana at
no cost. The clinic offers a convenient way for people to access primary care services and make their health a top priority.
The value that this award brings is significant for our team, their families, clients, prospective clients and our community.
For our employees, it helps reiterate their worth to us as a business and shows our continued investment in the future of the
company. For clients and prospective clients, the award showcases our core values and the exemplary team ability and passion. In
our community, we want to be viewed as a strong corporate partner and a firm that leaders can turn to for direction.
The award also helps us continue to raise the bar and set new levels of excellence both internally and in
our industry. More and more employers are looking for ways to address health care costs and reform.
Looking first at the culture of your organization and secondly at its health are the places to start. The Best
Places to Work process, regardless of being honored, helps you achieve that insight. A Winner’sview
Doug Johnson
“The great thing about coming to
work at Indigo Biosystems is definitely
the people. The company operates
as a team. Everyone respects each
other and holds themselves accountable
to get things done. Building better
science isn’t a job – it’s a lifestyle –
and we really have fun doing that every day. That
and we have a really unique product unlike anything
on the market today, so I really feel good about
what I do each day. ”
Andrew Peabody, Account/Project Manager
Indigo Biosystems, Inc.
“I love what I do. ... There is more to a
position than a simple job description.
I’m lucky enough to work with a
team that has allowed me to use the
extent of my skill set, complements
it with internal mentoring, and
broadens it by promoting and
accommodating continuing education. It allows me
to grow my responsibilities and level of contribution
to the team.”
Bryan Tanner, Engineering Technician
Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C.
“I love coming to work at Reindeer
every day due in large part to the people.
We treat each other like family and
it creates an atmosphere of togetherness
that I have never before felt in the
workplace. Everyone truly cares
about one another and it allows us
to have this emotional attachment to our company
and our co-workers. Yes, you are coming to work,
but you are also coming to be with family.”
Brad Ton, Quality Assurance Representative
Reindeer Auto Relocation
“I enjoy our customers. We are in
partnerships with each and every
one. We exchange ideas and learn
from their needs to develop
solutions. Our values as a company
and at corporate are: Customer
Focus, Quality, Integrity, Respect,
Continuous Improvement and Innovation. When
you work with a group of people that have the
same values as you and your company, everything
just jives together for a wonderful work environment.”
Sherry Ross, Inside Sales
Swagelok Indiana
What do you enjoy most about coming to work every day?