Cover Story: What Workers Want Finding talent is hard. Keeping talent is harder. And it’s increasingly tied to the day-to-day experience of work, not just the paycheck. Across Indiana, employers large and small are leaning into what candidates are really weighing: stability, autonomy, room to grow and strong managers who set clear expectations. As flexible and hybrid arrangements remain [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Understanding and complying with workers’ compensation laws is imperative for businesses to keep employees safe and improve workers’ comp programs. An upcoming Indiana Chamber of Commerce event, the 2026 Indiana Workers' Compensation Conference, will help companies navigate claims and audit their current program. The conference – presented by attorneys at Kightlinger & Gray LLP – takes place May [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The cost of a work-related injury – factoring in medical expenses, wages and the challenges of reduced productivity – is roughly $40,000. An upcoming Indiana Chamber of Commerce event aims to equip businesses with strategies to help prevent injuries and maintain low workers’ compensation premium rates. The 2025 Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference will take place April 23 [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) —Keeping workers’ compensation premium rates low directly affects the bottom line of Indiana businesses. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference will feature expert presentations that teach effective strategies to handle claims and cut expenses. The conference is presented by statewide law firm Kightlinger & Gray LLP in partnership with Clearpath Specialty and takes place [...]
The U.S. Department of Labor is expected to issue a new rule later this year that will alter the framework employers use to determine if an individual is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The proposed rule broadly defines an employee as any individual whom an employer “suffers, permits or otherwise employs to [...]
Burnout is a serious problem for businesses across the country. Data collected by the American Psychological Association shows that 79% of workers experience work-related stress every month while nearly 3 in 5 employees report that stress undermines their performance at work. Many employees may think the solution is quiet quitting, but the unfortunate reality is that there is no [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Sl3JgusUg As employers, it is imperative to understand that we remain in the midst of a pandemic, with Indiana seeing a growing number of COVID cases. Wellness Council of Indiana Executive Director Jennifer Pferrer discusses best practices for employers and explains most can ask about vaccine status. Chamber’s Coronavirus Recovery Resources
The state’s largest safety and health conference will be presented in a fully virtual format this year due to COVID-19-related restrictions. The 2021 Indiana Safety and Health Conference & Expo, which takes place March 1-3, will feature more than 70 educational sessions to keep Hoosier workers safe while on the job. New this year is a variety of COVID-19 programming. [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce applauds Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement today that federal CARES Act money will be used to fund Hoosiers’ unemployment insurance claims. Kevin Brinegar, Indiana Chamber president and CEO: “Directing federal CARES Act money to the unemployment insurance trust fund makes good sense for the state. This provides greater certainty for both those who [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosier companies have through mid-November to apply for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Best Places to Work in Indiana program. In its 16th year, the program honors top organizations in the state as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. “No doubt 2020 has been a real test for employers and their workforce, but in [...]
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