In sports, they say to be the best, you must meet and beat the best. The same applies in business, where it helps to study and model your company after industry standard bearers. If Hoosier business operators want to be one of the top employers in the state, a good place to start would be to read the most recent issue of BizVoice® magazine, which chronicles the 125 employers recognized in the 17th Annual Best Places to Work in Indiana program. One story: TrueScripts doesn’t only encourage employees to follow their dreams – it helps fulfill them with an on-site dream manager. That’s just a small part of what propelled this prescription benefit manager to the No. 1 spot (medium employer category) in 2022.

The current edition of BizVoice contains several additional features. They include:

Readjustment Period: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne pulls the curtain back on how the state’s workforce has changed during – and as we exit – the pandemic. He discusses what adjustments employers and employees are making and what trends he thinks are here to stay. Payne also forwards his department’s plans to get the tens of thousands of Hoosiers that are still unemployed back to work.

Truly One of a Kind: Not only is Kosciusko County the only one in the country, but it is also the home of three unique – and thriving – industries. Agribusiness, orthopedics and recreation showcase the area’s strengths and distinctiveness. Situated between Fort Wayne and Chicago, the county has a mix of quality-of-life attractions and thoughtful development features that is luring in residents and businesses alike.

Column: Why Ethics Matter: Gen Xers, Millennials and Gen Zers have a different view of their work and the role it plays in their lives. Creating a culture that attracts and retains this workforce group requires a fresh perspective and balance – and is predicated on strong ethics and engagement, says Elizabeth Coit, executive director of Marian University’s Walker Center for Applied Ethics.

You can explore past BizVoice issues through the archives.