May / June 2019

Volume 22, Number 3

COVER STORY

Best Places to Work in Indiana
For the second consecutive year in the now 14-year history of the program, 125 companies are being recognized for their outstanding workplace cultures. [Full story]

FEATURE STORIES

Power of the Purse(s) …
… and backpacks, luggage and more. Vera Bradley is this issue’s feature in the Indiana Icons series. The company becomes a business powerhouse and its brand helps establish global connections. [Full story]

Sponsored by:

Fighting Back in the Workplace
The opioid epidemic takes its toll on individuals, families, communities – and companies. What can employers do to protect themselves and provide assistance to their associates? [Full story]

Third of a yearlong series:

FURTHERMORE

INDIANA WORKFORCE RECOVERY

Quick Hits: Program for health care professionals; county’s Quick Response Team; training additional providers
Guest Column: The hidden costs, in money and culture, of behavioral health challenges and what employers can do

BEST PLACES TO WORK IN INDIANA

Leading the way: JA Benefits takes the team approach in moving up to the No. 1 spot among small companies
Top of the charts: Moser Consulting, Group Management Services and Microsoft claim top rankings
Family first: Policies, programs and strategies for embracing associates and their loved ones
Roundtable discussion: Company representatives and program leader break down what it takes to be among the best
Getting to Know: Artisan Electronics; Starin Marketing; Alliance Bank; Oliver Winery
2019 Newcomers: Renovia; eGov Strategies; Scale Computing, Conga
Company profiles: Small; Medium; Large; Major
Winner columns
By the Numbers: Work-life balance; family-friendly benefits; survey benchmarks
In Their Own Words: One thing we do differently; what we hope to learn
Teamwork on display: Images from the lenses of the winning organizations