May / June 2018

Volume 21, Number 3

COVER STORY

Best Places to Work in Indiana

For the first time in the now 13-year history of the program, 125 companies are being recognized for their outstanding workplace cultures. See how the program works and the 2018 winners. [Full story]

FEATURES

Fort Wayne Focus

There is no shortage of leisure activities in the state’s second largest city. The Road Trip Treasures series continues with a focus on public art, parks, history and more. [Full story]

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Legislative Disappointments

The Indiana General Assembly failed to act on three policies important to the state’s business and economic future. Learn how it happened and what’s next. [Full story]

FURTHERMORE

INDIANA VISION 2025: ATTRACTIVE BUSINESS CLIMATE

Indiana has longstanding excellent grades in many areas but finds itself lacking in health care performance and progress.
BizVoice® ReVisited: A midway update on the commercial court pilot project finds Marion County and breach of contract cases popular.

BEST PLACES TO WORK IN INDIANA

No. 1: Meet a new entry in the small employer category, a digital marketing agency from Bloomington that has more than its share of “heroes”.
BizVoice ReVisited: E-gineering continues an amazingly consistent run with its third top ranking in the last eight years.
Repeat honors: Blue 449 leads the way for the second year in a row; 13-time honoree Edward Jones back on top.
Roundtable discussion: Three organizational leaders share their insights on what it takes to become and remain among the top workplaces.
Welcome aboard: A key factor in building a strong workplace culture is doing everything possible to get new team members off to a fast start.
Nonprofit formula: Organizations offer competitive benefits and supportive environments to help keep their talented team members in place.
Special recognition: Find out how some of the winning companies go beyond the norm in thanking their associates.
Hospital focus: Parkview facilities strive for own identities within benefits of corporate system.
Social media: Discover how four Best Places companies effectively utilize online communications strategies.
Getting to Know: Nix Companies, CREA, Bastian Solutions, Perficient
2018 Newcomers: That’s Good HR, Midwest Mole, Aluminum Trailer Company, Kronos
Company profiles: Small, Medium, Large, Major
Winner columns
By the numbers: Benefits, benchmarks