These employers were recognized by the annual Top Workplaces employee survey conducted by Energage, working in partnership with IndyStar.
Top large companies
Top midsize companies
Top small companies
Special Awards
These awards were based on standout scores for specific survey statements. Employees rated criteria — such as “I have confidence in the leadership of this company” — on a seven-point scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree.
LEADERSHIP
Criteria: I have confidence in the leadership of my company.
Winners
Large: John Newett, Indiana Members Credit Union
Midsize: Julie Bielawski, Knowledge Services
Small: John Sawyer, Indesign, LLC
DIRECTION
Criteria: I believe this company is going in the right direction.
Winner: Progressive Insurance
MANAGERS
Criteria: My manager helps me learn and grow. My manager makes it easier to do my job well. My manager cares about my concerns.
WINNER: Paradigm Health
NEW IDEAS
Criteria: New ideas are encouraged at this company.
WINNER: Eight Eleven Family of Companies
DOERS
Criteria: At this company, we do things efficiently and well.
WINNER: Baily & Wood Financial Group
MEANINGFULNESS
Criteria: My job makes me feel as I am part of something meaningful.
WINNER: Wabash Center, Inc.
VALUES
Criteria: This company operates by strong values.
WINNER: Opportunities for Positive Growth
CLUED-IN SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Criteria: Senior managers really understand what is happening at this company.
WINNER: SEP
COMMUNICATION
Criteria: I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company.
WINNER: ProKids
APPRECIATION
Criteria: I feel genuinely appreciated at this company.
WINNER: Aerocore Technologies
WORK/LIFE FLEXIBILITY
Criteria: I have the flexibility I need to balance my work and personal life.
WINNER: Tendercare
TRAINING
Criteria: I get the formal training I want for my career.
WINNER: New Hope of Indiana
WELL-BEING
Criteria: This company does a great job of prioritizing employee well-being
WINNER: Loren Wood Builders
BENEFITS
Criteria: My benefits package is good compared to others in this industry.
WINNER: Via Credit Union
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Central Indiana Top Workplaces: Here’s the list of 2025 honorees
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