Sixth Consecutive Honor Reflects a People-First Culture That Keeps Climbing
Nonprofit HR trade consortium, DirectEmployers Association is proud to announce it has been named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Indianapolis Star for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition is based solely on confidential employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC, placing DirectEmployers 20th, up from 21st in 2025, among companies in the 50–149 employee size category. The survey measures the employee experience across key themes, including feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute.
“Moving up in the rankings is something to celebrate, but what excites me most is what it reflects: a team that genuinely shows up for each other and our Members,” said Jeff Gill, Executive Director. “Six consecutive years of this recognition is a testament to the culture our people build every single day, and I couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them.”
DirectEmployers continually elevates the employee experience through flexible work options, enhanced benefit offerings, employee-led initiatives and engagement programs, and a culture of ongoing listening and improvement. That dedication to getting better each day not only strengthens the Association internally, it directly powers the innovation and mission that serves its 1,100+ global Member companies.
About DirectEmployers Association
DirectEmployers Association is a nonprofit HR trade organization and recognized leader in OFCCP compliance solutions and online recruitment. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Association serves over 1,100 employer Members from the Fortune 2000. To learn more, visit DirectEmployers.org.
About Energage
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. For more information, visit Energage.com or TopWorkplaces.com.
Media Contact: Jaime Costilow, VP of Marketing | DirectEmployers Association | jaime@directemployers.org | (317) 874-9093