May 2026

Volume 29, Number 2

COVER STORY

Building a Workplace That Attracts and Adapts
Employers know that pay matters, but they’re increasingly realizing that predictability, autonomy, learning pathways and managerial quality are what attract and keep people. [Full story]

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FEATURED STORIES

Wanted: Emerging Leaders
Developing the next generation of leaders is an exciting challenge. Success often includes an emphasis on readiness/preparedness, sustainability and partnerships. [Full story]

Artificial Intelligence and Human Prowess
As HR teams are using AI to hire faster, analyze workforce data, support employees and reduce administrative burden, attention is turning to how they can best combine that speed and insight with fairness, transparency and the human element. [Full story]

Best Places to Work in Indiana Rankings
The 21st edition of the program honors 150 Hoosier employers large and small that are proving that a winning culture and company success go hand and hand. Find out who they are and what they do that rates highly with their teams. [Full story]

Gateway to the West
Five neighboring Hoosier counties – Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion and Warren – are leveraging quality of place, economic development assets and unique community collaborations to enhance career opportunities, recreational offerings and more. [Full story]

Appealing Competitive Advantage
Parks, downtown revitalization, housing and arts initiatives are spurring momentum to help Indiana communities strengthen business growth and attract and retain talent. [Full story]

FURTHERMORE

BEST PLACE TO WORK IN INDIANA
Back at the Top
Leaders from JA Benefits, LLC (small), E-gineering (medium), McGohan Brabender (large) and CAPTRUST (major) reflect on what catapulted them to the highest honor once again. [Full story]

Prioritizing People
Technology is at the core of CSpring’s mission and operations, but the No. 1 small-medium company’s focus is first and foremost on its employees. [Full story]

Company Spotlights
Q&A with Caesars Entertainment
Newcomer: Sky Point Social Services
Newcomer: Laura Kopetsky Tri-Ax, Inc.

HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGIES
The first 90 days: Onboarding that works
How front-line leaders and managers set the tone, make culture real
Q&A Roundup about actions that help find and keep talent

QUALITY OF LIFE: PLACES, PARTNERSHIPS AND PEOPLE
ExecConnect: Indianapolis Indians President and CEO Randy Lewandowski
How business leaders and companies can boost community impact
Indiana locations celebrate the nation’s birthday: America 250

REGIONAL SHOWCASE
Member Spotlight: Lakeside Book Company, Crawfordsville
Our Community: Hubner Industries, West Lebanon
Getting to Know: Capture Ticketing, Attica